High Wind Watch Montana | Effective 04/04/2026 11:42

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