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Current risk outlook
Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Circle, MT.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 5 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
18
/ 100
For typical homes located in Circle, MT.
Baseline context
Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.
Compare other local risks
See how Circle scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Circle, MT
Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.
Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: GGW · radar KGGW
Active alerts near Circle
Lake Wind Advisory
Effective local time
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 10 at 12:27PM MDT until May 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
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Wind intelligence snapshot
Peak gust forecast (NWS)
Wind grid forecast unavailable.
Source: NWS forecast grid.
Nearest weather station gusts
No nearby station gusts available.
Source: NWS station observations.
Wind alerts (NWS)
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 10 at 12:27PM MDT until May 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Source: National Weather Service.
SPC severe outlook
Day 1: None
Day 2: None
Day 3: None
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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Turn today's wind exposure into a checklist for roof, trees, and outage prep in Circle, MT.
5-day wind & storm outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 3%
Max wind: 5 to 26 mph
Risk score: 20/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 to 14 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 5 to 22 mph
Risk score: 20/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 20%
Max wind: 7 to 17 mph
Risk score: 31/100
Historical wind exposure
Local wind data facts
Data from NWS observations, forecast grids, and SPC outlooks.
Historical wind exposure in Circle
- Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
- Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
- Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.
Wind & storm risk FAQs for Circle
What does the wind / roof score mean for Circle?
It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.
What parts of a home fail first in wind?
Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.