Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 3:35PM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and
Northern Blaine County.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust could also reduce visibility at
times.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.
Area Description:
Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov