Travelers in the immediate Missoula area won’t notice much difference Thursday when speed limits are raised to 80 mph on most interstate highways in Montana.

Travelers in the immediate Missoula area won’t notice much difference Thursday when speed limits are raised to 80 mph on most interstate highways in Montana.

West winds of 30 to 50 mph are expected, with gusts up to 85 mph. Stronger gusts could be equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane, in which wind strengths are measured between 74 and 95 mph.

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for north central Montana beginning Monday night forecasting wind gusts of up to 75 mph. ... Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help.