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...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph
possible. Higher gusts around 90 mph possible along the Rocky
Mountain Front.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Gallatin Valley; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov