High Wind Warning Montana | Effective 03/08/2026 00:07

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 8 at 1:07AM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 8, 2026 - 12:07am
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Instruction: 
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route.
Area Description: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains; Helena Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT