Headline:
High Wind Watch issued August 31 at 12:28PM MDT until September 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.
* WHERE...Madison River Valley.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday night into Thursday morning winds
will decrease. Winds will increase again Thursday
afternoon/evening.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Madison River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov