Headline:
High Wind Watch issued July 29 at 10:40PM MDT until August 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Isolated wind gusts up to 75 mph along the immediate eastern slopes
of the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region, Northern High Plains, and Eastern
Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...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 12 AM and 8 AM Sunday when mountain activity will be at its
peak.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov