Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 15 at 11:50AM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 10:50am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
possible.
* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone, and Eastern Glacier, Western
Toole, and Central Pondera, Northern High Plains, Southern High
Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages
are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also bring difficult
conditions for outdoor recreation in portions Glacier National
Park, particularly over and near higher terrain on the eastern side
of the Park.
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; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov