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High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:47 PM May. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, and
Canyon Ferry Area.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday afternoon there will also be
isolated thunderstorms in these areas that will bring wind gusts
in excess of 60 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.

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