Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 3:53PM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:53pm
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. Blowing dust could
significantly 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