Glasgow, Montana — Powerful winds up to 65 mph could impact Southwest Phillips County beginning Monday night, prompting a High Wind Warning from the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, west winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts reaching 65 mph are expected across Southwest Phillips County, including the community of Zortman.
The warning is scheduled to take effect at 8 p.m. Monday and remain in place until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Forecasters say winds of this strength can move unsecured outdoor items, damage property, and produce intermittent power disruptions, sometimes referred to as “power bumps.” Tree limbs may also break or fall during stronger gusts.
Travel conditions could become hazardous, especially for high-profile vehicles such as semitrailers, campers, and box trucks, which are more vulnerable to strong crosswinds on open highways.
Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items before the wind event begins and remain cautious during the warning period. The National Weather Service recommends staying in the lower levels of buildings and away from windows if severe wind conditions develop.
Drivers traveling through the region Monday night and Tuesday should remain alert for sudden gusts, blowing debris, and reduced vehicle stability, particularly on exposed rural roads.
The weather service continues monitoring conditions and may update the warning if wind strength or coverage changes.
For many commuters and workers traveling across rural northeastern Montana, strong winds can quickly impact highway travel and outdoor operations.
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