Montana High Wind Watch | Effective 05/12/2026 11:47

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued May 12 at 12:47PM MDT until May 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Helena Valley. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Helena Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov