High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Monarch, MT ∙ Kolin, MT ∙ Unionville, MT ∙ Danvers, MT ∙ Grass Range, MT ∙ East Helena, MT ∙ Barker Mountain, MT ∙ Sixteen, MT ∙ Utica, MT ∙ Hanover, MT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1201 PM MDT Mon Jun 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of strong winds are expected with this event. The first round will arrive Wednesday morning and last through the early afternoon. There will be a short lull in the mid-afternoon hours before the wind picks up again Wednesday evening and lasts through early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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