Weather Warnings for Montana

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Montana
Alerts Updated: April 4, 2026, 6:42 pm  UTC


High Wind Watch issued April 4 at 12:42PM MDT until April 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. Isolated gusts in excess of 85 mph are possible along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could reduce visibility at times.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 4, 2026, 12:42 pm      Expires:  April 5, 2026, 3:45 am
Area:  East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains


High Wind Watch issued April 4 at 12:42PM MDT until April 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Cascade County below 5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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:  April 4, 2026, 12:42 pm      Expires:  April 5, 2026, 3:45 am
Area:  Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass


Lake Wind Advisory issued April 4 at 11:59AM MDT until April 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 4, 2026, 11:59 am      Expires:  April 5, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone