Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 1:05PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
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...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* 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.
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