Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 11:56PM MDT until March 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
Kootenai/Cabinet Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov