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High Wind Watch
Madison River Valley
High Wind Watch issued October 31 at 2:39AM MDT until November 2 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Alert Description
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Madison River Valley, including Norris Hill on Highway 287. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Safety Instructions
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.
Time Information
Effective
Nov 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 12:00 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2025, 8:39 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Great Falls MT
National Weather Service