Montana Weather & Safety Alerts
6 active alerts · Updated 2026-03-16
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: 2026-03-16
High Wind
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Southwest Phillips
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:07AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
WHERE…Southwest Phillips County.
WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Glasgow MT
High Wind Watch (WATCH) — expires March 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; Northern Phillips
High Wind Watch issued March 16 at 2:07AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.
WHERE…Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, Northern Phillips, and Petroleum Counties.
WHEN…From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.
IMPACTS…High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Source: NWS Glasgow MT
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 12:35AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
WHERE…Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains.
WHEN…From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Source: NWS Great Falls MT
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 12:35AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
WHAT…West winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
WHERE…The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties.
WHEN…From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Source: NWS Great Falls MT
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 7:40PM MDT until March 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
WHAT…West wind gusting up to 70 mph expected.
WHERE…Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass.
WHEN…From 3 PM Monday to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor objects.
Source: NWS Billings MT
High Wind Watch (WATCH) — expires March 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM GMT+4
Areas affected: Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley
High Wind Watch issued March 15 at 7:40PM MDT until March 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
WHAT…West winds gusting up to 60 mph possible.
WHERE…Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.
WHEN…From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS…Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Monitor the latest forecast for updates.
Source: NWS Billings MT
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