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High Wind Warning

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 Warning issued March 19 at 2:22PM MDT until March 21 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Alert Description

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Safety Instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period.

Time Information

Effective
Mar 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires
Mar 20, 2026, 11:30 AM
Issued
Mar 19, 2026, 8:22 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Great Falls MT
National Weather Service

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