High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Rocky Mountain Front and Southern High Plains

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS Alert Code: HWW). The alert was issued on February 27 at 10:49 AM MST and remains in effect until 11:00 PM MST this evening.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Montana:

• Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains
• Southern High Plains
• Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Travel is expected to be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Residents should also be prepared for potential power outages and property damage caused by flying debris.

Expected Conditions

West winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 75 mph. The National Weather Service notes that a High Wind Warning indicates at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM MST on February 27, 2026.