High Wind Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 248 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph through this morning. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Fergus County below 4500ft, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST this morning. For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route.