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High Wind Watch
Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
High Wind Watch issued March 19 at 12:43AM MDT until March 21 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Alert Description
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Western and Central Chouteau County, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * 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.
Time Information
Effective
Mar 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires
Mar 19, 2026, 11:15 PM
Issued
Mar 19, 2026, 6:43 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Great Falls MT
National Weather Service