Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 12:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Gusty to locally strong winds will continue through the rest of the evening across the Northern Plains with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Localized reductions in visibility as a result of blowing dust are possible. Slow down and be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along area roads.
Area Description: 
Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov