Joplin, MT Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Joplin.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

High Wind Watch issued November 14 at 1:37PM MST until November 17 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Wind gusts up to 75 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch issued November 14 at 1:37PM MST until November 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 14 at 1:23PM MST until November 16 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the highest amounts over the Bridger mountains, including Bozeman Pass. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 14 at 1:23PM MST until November 16 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with the highest amounts over the northern slopes of the central Montana island ranges and the Gallatin and Madison mountains south and east of Bozeman. * WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains, Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan ahead for winter driving conditions.