Headline:
High Wind Warning issued August 1 at 2:32PM MDT until August 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
Isolated wind prone areas along the Rocky Mountain Front will see
gusts to 75 mph.
* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone, and Northern High Plains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Recreationists should be aware of any trees that could fall while
establishing camps or hiking.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense winds are likely to occur
between 9 PM Saturday and 6 AM Sunday when mountain wave activity
will be at its peak.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov