FROM: NWS Great Falls MT
AREA: Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains
SENT: 2026-02-16T13:07:00-07:00
High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 1:07PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE…Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains,
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft.
* WHEN…From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Gusty west winds will develop following a
cold front Tuesday afternoon with winds shifting to the northwest
by Tuesday evening. Snow showers may also accompany and follow the
cold front, and gusty winds combined with snow showers may create
periods of reduced visibility, especially near the Bears Paw and
Little Belt mountains.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-17T04:00:00-07:00
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