Headline:
High Wind Warning issued May 12 at 11:48PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 10:48pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...South to southwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, and
Canyon Ferry Area.
* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be widely scattered showers
and thunderstorms capable of producing localized wind gusts
between 60 and 80 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Gallatin Valley; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: