< Blowing Dust Advisory Montana | Effective 03/08/2026 16:17

Blowing Dust Advisory Montana | Effective 03/08/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 8 at 5:17PM MDT until March 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 8, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT