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High Wind Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Thu 03/12/2026 02:00 AM EDT

End Time

Thu 03/12/2026 08:00 PM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Missoula, MT ∙ Patterson, ID ∙ Rock Candy Mountain, MT ∙ Niarada, MT ∙ Darby, MT ∙ Echo Lake, MT ∙ Robinson Mountain, MT ∙ Dixon, MT ∙ Creston, MT ∙ Piltzville, MT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 924 AM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Technical Header

MTZ043-121530- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0002.260312T0600Z-260313T0000Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 924 AM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026