Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 12:53PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
Westerly winds gusting between 30 and 50 mph are leading to areas
of blowing dust which will lead to reductions in visibilities
down to 3 miles with localized areas of lower.
If you encounter areas of reduced visibility slow down and allow
extra spacing between vehicles and turn on low beam headlights.
Area Description:
Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov