Headline:
High Wind Watch issued September 1 at 12:15PM MDT until September 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 11:15am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning on Wednesday, southwest winds 35
to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch
on Thursday, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Madison River Valley.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power lines.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds will decrease to between 20 to 30
mph from the late evening hours on Wednesday through the
mid-morning hours on Thursday before increasing once again.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
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