Headline:
High Wind Warning issued August 1 at 9:00AM MDT until August 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees
expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph, with
gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to 3 AM MDT Sunday.
For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense winds are likely to occur
between 9 PM Saturday and 6 AM Sunday when mountain wave activity
will be at its peak.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If you must spend
time outdoors, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to
limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action
when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Area Description:
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov