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weather NWS severe East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains October 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM

High Wind Warning

* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Northern High Plains, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also bring difficult conditions for outdoor recreation in portions of Glacier National Park, particularly over and near higher terrain on the eastern side of the Park.

Severe weather in East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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