Occurred Oct 17, 2026, 7:05:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 18, 2026, 12:47:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:47:16 AM UTC

High Wind Warning — NWS Great Falls MT

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High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 1:05PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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A High Wind Warning covers several areas in Montana, with southwest winds of 30–40 mph and gusts up to 75 mph expected until midnight MDT. Travel may be difficult, and the warning advises securing loose objects.

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Affected location: Montana

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The warning identifies a short-term period of hazardous winds and advises people in the affected areas to secure loose objects.

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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

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: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The 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 October 17 at 1:05PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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