High Wind Warning Extended Through 9 PM MDT Wednesday for Madison River Valley
The National Weather Service has extended the High Wind Warning for the Madison River Valley, now in effect until 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 2:26 p.m. ET
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Sep 1, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ET
High Wind Warning Issued for Madison River Valley on Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, Montana, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Madison River Valley, effective from noon to 9 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The warning replaces an earlier watch, indicating a higher level of confidence in damaging winds.
Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may damage trees and power lines and make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. The warning covers the communities of Cameron, Ennis, Norris, McAllister, and Jeffers.
A High Wind Watch remains in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening, with south winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible. Residents are urged to secure loose objects and monitor forecasts for updates.
Sep 1, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET
High Wind Warning Issued for Madison River Valley on Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, Montana, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Madison River Valley, in effect from noon to 9 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The warning covers the cities of Cameron, Ennis, Norris, McAllister, and Jeffers.
Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. According to the Weather Service, damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power lines, and travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind and to monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
A High Wind Watch is also in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening, with south winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Sep 1, 2026, 2:26 p.m. ETFirst report
High Wind Warning Issued for Madison River Valley on Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, Montana, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Madison River Valley, effective from noon to 9 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The warning covers the communities of Cameron, Ennis, Norris, McAllister, and Jeffers.
Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. The NWS warns that damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power lines, and travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents are urged to secure loose objects and monitor the latest forecasts and warnings.
A High Wind Watch is also in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening, with south winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible.
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