Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 15 at 3:10AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 2:10am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern
Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw
Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap,
Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
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:
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov