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