Active AlertsWhitehall, MT
High Wind Watch
Issued at Mon 3:53 PM Mar. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description
What: Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Higher gusts around 90 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front.
Where: Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.
When: From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Recommended Action
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.
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