Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 19 at 12:43AM MDT until March 21 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 18, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires:
March 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood
Mountains, Western and Central Chouteau County, Judith Basin
County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Big Belt,
Bridger and Castle Mountains.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov