Headline:
High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 8:49PM MDT until May 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Gates of the Mountains and Helena Valley.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
Area Description:
Gates of the Mountains; Helena Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov