Headline:
High Wind Watch issued June 8 at 12:01PM MDT until June 11 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Gates of the
Mountains, Helena Valley, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains,
Meagher County Valleys, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Fergus
County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of strong winds are expected with
this event. The first round will arrive Wednesday morning and last
through the early afternoon. There will be a short lull in the
mid-afternoon hours before the wind picks up again Wednesday
evening and lasts through early Thursday morning.
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:
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov