High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Santa Rita, MT ∙ Jeffers, MT ∙ West Yellowstone, MT ∙ Fresno, MT ∙ Shelby, MT ∙ Koch Peak, MT ∙ Bridger, MT ∙ Saddle Butte, MT ∙ Sheridan, MT ∙ Gallatin River Ranch, MT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1218 PM MDT Mon Mar 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Missouri Headwaters, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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