Headline:
High Wind Watch issued September 24 at 12:47AM MDT until September 26 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 11:47pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera and
Northern High Plains.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
Instruction:
Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance
of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the
watch period.
Area Description:
Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov