Weather Warnings for Montana

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Montana
Alerts Updated: March 18, 2026, 4:13 am  UTC


High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 10:12PM MDT until March 18 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * 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 17, 2026, 10:12 pm      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Southwest Phillips


Wind Advisory issued March 17 at 8:42PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 8:42 pm      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 8:45 pm
Area:  Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills


High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 8:42PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 8:42 pm      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 8:45 pm
Area:  Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley


High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 8:42PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, especially along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 8:42 pm      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 8:45 pm
Area:  Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland


High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 8:34PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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 17, 2026, 8:34 pm      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Judith Basin County and Judith Gap


High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 8:34PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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 17, 2026, 8:34 pm      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains


High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 8:34PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...Strong west winds will decrease for a period overnight before redeveloping Wednesday morning. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected on Wednesday. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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 17, 2026, 8:34 pm      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera


Hydrologic Outlook issued March 17 at 11:11AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: ESFMSO Flathead, Lake, and Mineral Counties Rain will increase this evening lasting into Wednesday afternoon, this combined with warm temperatures will cause an increase in melt from a primed snowpack. Flows in streams and creeks may increase quickly. However, mainstem rivers are expected to remain well below flood stage. Additionally, ponding may occur in urban areas. Rock and snowslides are also be a concern along roadways.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 11:11 am      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Flathead, MT; Lake, MT; Mineral, MT


Flood Watch issued March 17 at 10:49AM MDT until March 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: Rain will increase this evening lasting into Wednesday afternoon, this combined with warm temperatures will cause an increase in melt from a primed snowpack. Flows in streams and creeks may increase quickly and reach critical levels. Mainstem rivers are expected to remain below flood stage at this point. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following counties, Lincoln and Sanders. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 10:49 am      Expires:  March 18, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Lincoln, MT; Sanders, MT