Headline:
High Wind Watch issued April 4 at 12:42PM MDT until April 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
possible. Isolated gusts in excess of 85 mph are possible along
the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be very difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could reduce visibility at
times.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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