Active AlertsHamilton, MT

What: West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. There is a 40 percent chance wind gusts could exceed 55 mph for western portions of the Bitterroot valley between Victor and Charlos Heights.
Where: Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.
When: From 1 PM to 10 PM MDT Tuesday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles such as semis and RVs. Use extra caution.