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 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible,
highest along the Southern Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass and Southern Rocky
Mountain Front.
* 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:
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov