High Wind Watch
Status
Event Continued Active alertStart Time
Thu 05/14/2026 02:00 AM EDTEnd Time
Thu 05/14/2026 08:00 PM EDTSignificance
WatchImpacts
Moderate impact
Full Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1247 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Helena Valley. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * 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.
Technical Header
MTZ304-312-313-319-131000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0021.260514T0600Z-260515T0000Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Galata, Chester, Helena, Lothair, Benchland, Moccasin, Shelby, Great Falls, Stanford, Raynesford, Devon, Hobson, Joplin, Windham, Geyser, and Whitlash 1247 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026
