Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:59PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 10:59pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph
expected. Isolated wind gusts near 90 mph in wind prone locations
along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region and Northern High Plains.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages
are possible. Outdoor recreation within Glacier National Park,
particularly near mountain passes and saddles, will be dangerous
and could lead to falls in areas of exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of most intense wind speeds and
gusts is likely to occur between 2 PM and 6 PM.
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