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 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph possible.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon 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:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov