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...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph
with gusts up to 80 mph east of the US Highway 89 corridor and
over 90 mph at times west of the US Highway 89 corridor. For the
High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80
mph possible.
* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front,
and Southern High Plains.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For
the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult to
dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov