Montana Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 12:05

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 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * 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. Localized blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov