FROM: NWS Great Falls MT
AREA: Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys
SENT: 2026-06-09T13:28:00-06:00
High Wind Watch issued June 9 at 1:28PM MDT until June 11 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT…West winds 25 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 and Judith Gap Counties.
* WHEN…From late tonight 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 including campers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Two rounds of strong winds are expected with
this event. The first round will arrive early 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.
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-06-10T06:00:00-06:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Great Falls MT.
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