High Wind Watch Montana | Effective 04/04/2026 23:03

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued April 5 at 12:03AM MDT until April 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 11:03pm
Expires: 
April 5, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft and Northwest Beaverhead County. * 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: 
Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov