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...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Cascade County below
5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* 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.
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:
Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov