Be prepared, stay safe! Extreme wind event forecasted across our service area this week.
The U.S. Weather Service is forecasting extreme winds this week.
Our crews are prepared with additional staffing, equipment, and supplies to respond as quickly as possible, safely, to weather‑related outages.
It’s critical to stay away from downed or low‑hanging power lines. If you see a damaged or fallen line, keep your distance and report it immediately. Never touch a power line or anything in contact with it, including trees. Keep people, pets, equipment, and objects at least 30 feet away, and never attempt to remove a fallen tree or branch from a power line.
For the latest weather alerts and forecasts, visit the South Dakota National Weather Service sites at Sioux Falls, SD and Aberdeen, SD.
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting extreme winds across our region this week. NorthWestern Energy is urging customers to put safety first. Our crews are prepared with additional staffing, equipment and supplies to respond as quickly as possible, safely, to weather‑related outages.
It’s critical to stay away from downed or low‑hanging power lines. If you see a damaged or fallen line, keep your distance and report it immediately. Never touch a power line or anything in contact with it, including trees. Keep people, pets, equipment, and objects at least 30 feet away, and never attempt to remove a fallen tree or branch from a power line.
For the latest weather alerts and forecasts, visit the National Weather Service.
If you smell gas or there is an electrical hazard that is causing an unsafe environment please ensure you retreat to a safe and secure area and dial 911 and NorthWestern Energy's emergency
number in Montana: 888-467-2669
Coming into contact with a power line can be deadly. That's why it's important to assume that all power lines, whether in the air or on the ground, are energized.
Strong winds, ice and heavy snow can lead to downed power lines. If you see a downed or damaged power line, keep your distance and call 911 immediately. Never touch a power line or any object, including trees, that is in contact with a line.
During a widespread outage, we prioritize repairs to restore power to the largest number of customers possible, as quickly as possible while keeping everyone safe.
