Severe Future Possible High Wind Watch High Wind Watch issued January 4 at 1:09PM MST until January 6 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT Jan 6, 8:00 AM → Jan 6, 11:00 PM WHAT: Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mphpossible. WHERE: Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County andJudith Gap. WHEN: From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS: High winds may move loose debris, damage property andcause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially forhigh profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The strongest winds are most likely duringthe late morning and afternoon hours on Tuesday. Another round ofstrong winds is likely on Wednesday. + Read More 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. Updated: Jan 4, 9:56 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely High Wind Warning High Wind Warning issued January 6 at 1:04PM MST until January 6 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT Jan 6, 1:04 PM → Jan 6, 11:00 PM WHAT: Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE: Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County andJudith Gap. WHEN: Until 11 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS: Travel could be difficult, especially for high profilevehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Another period of gusty winds is likely tofollow during the day Wednesday. However, winds won't be as strongas today. + Read More People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Updated: Jan 6, 6:26 PM Source: NWS Alert