Montana High Wind Watch | Effective 05/12/2026 09:56

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued May 12 at 10:56AM MDT until May 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southeast winds possibly gusting to 60 mph then west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, Northern Phillips, Northern Valley, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Area Description: 
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; Northern Phillips; Northern Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov