Occurred Nov 8, 2026, 6:42:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 9, 2026, 1:15:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 9, 2026, 1:15:15 AM UTC

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High Wind Warning — NWS Great Falls MT

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High Wind Warning issued November 8 at 11:42AM MST until November 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

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A High Wind Warning covers East Glacier Park Region and several nearby High Plains and Montana county areas until 8 PM MST. West winds of 35–55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph are expected, with isolated gusts around 100 mph near the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front.

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Affected location: East Glacier Park Region, Northern High Plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, Central Pondera, and Southern High Plains

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The source says damaging winds may bring down trees and power lines, cause isolated outages, and make travel difficult.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Warning issued November 8 at 11:42AM MST until November 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

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