Weather Warnings for Montana

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Montana
Alerts Updated: March 16, 2026, 8:57 pm  UTC


High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:56PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 2:56 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains


High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:56PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 2:56 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains


Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 1:30PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected tonight into tomorrow morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 1:30 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 1:30 pm
Area:  Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills


High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 1:30PM MDT until March 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...West wind gusting up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected overnight tonight through tomorrow afternoon.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 1:30 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 1:30 pm
Area:  Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland


High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 1:30PM MDT until March 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur during the day Tuesday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 1:30 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 1:30 pm
Area:  Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley


High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 11:42AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Valley County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Northern Valley


High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 11:42AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, Northern Phillips, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; Northern Phillips


High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 11:42AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Southwest Phillips