Montana Severe High Wind Watch | Effective 07/29/2026 21:40

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