Alert archive / Montana / High Wind Warnings in 2011
High Wind Warning 51, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Dec 22, 2011, 2:10 PM MST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2011, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 3 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 22, 2011, 2:10 PM MST (21:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2011, 11:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2011, 10:08 AM MST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
357 WWUS75 KTFX 222110 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 210 PM MST THU DEC 22 2011 MTZ009-048-230600- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0051.111223T0600Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CHOTEAU 210 PM MST THU DEC 22 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. HOWEVER...WINDS WILL DIMINISH BELOW WARNING LEVELS FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME BEFORE INCREASING AGAIN. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH- SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHOTEAU...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ010-230600- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0030.111224T0600Z-111226T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK 210 PM MST THU DEC 22 2011 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING LATE FRIDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...HOWEVER THERE WILL BE SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. && $$
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889 WWUS75 KTFX 230439 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 939 PM MST THU DEC 22 2011 MTZ009-048-231200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.111223T0600Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CHOTEAU 939 PM MST THU DEC 22 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. HOWEVER...WINDS WILL DIMINISH BELOW WARNING LEVELS FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME BEFORE INCREASING AGAIN. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH- SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHOTEAU...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ010-231200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0030.111224T0600Z-111226T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK 939 PM MST THU DEC 22 2011 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING LATE FRIDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...HOWEVER THERE WILL BE SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. && $$
056 WWUS75 KTFX 231005 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 305 AM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 MTZ009-048-232300- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CHOTEAU 305 AM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT TODAY AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL TIMES OF LOWER WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN THE STRONG WIND PERIODS. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHOTEAU...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ010-232300- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0030.111224T0600Z-111226T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK 305 AM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING LATE FRIDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...HOWEVER THERE WILL BE SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. && $$
002 WWUS75 KTFX 232145 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 245 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 MTZ010-240500- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0030.111224T0600Z-111226T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0051.111224T0600Z-111226T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK 245 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...HOWEVER THERE WILL BE SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ050-051-240500- /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111224T0600Z/ JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 245 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL TIMES OF LOWER WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN THE STRONG WIND PERIODS. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: STANFORD...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ009-048-240500- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CHOTEAU 245 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL TIMES OF LOWER WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN THE STRONG WIND PERIODS. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHOTEAU...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$
378 WWUS75 KTFX 240027 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 527 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 MTZ010-240500- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0051.111224T0027Z-111226T0600Z/ EASTERN GLACIER- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK 527 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS TONIGHT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...HOWEVER THERE WILL BE SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ009-048-240500- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CHOTEAU 527 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL TIMES OF LOWER WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN THE STRONG WIND PERIODS. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHOTEAU...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ050-051-240500- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111224T0600Z/ JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 527 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT AND REMAIN STRONG THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL TIMES OF LOWER WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN THE STRONG WIND PERIODS. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: STANFORD...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$
255 WWUS75 KTFX 240443 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 943 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 MTZ009-010-048-240600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 943 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS TONIGHT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...HOWEVER THERE WILL BE SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK...CHOTEAU...BROWNING... MARIAS PASS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ050-051-240600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111224T0600Z/ JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 943 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL REMAIN STRONG THROUGH TONIGHT. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: STANFORD...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$
735 WWUS75 KTFX 240536 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 1036 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 MTZ050-240645- /O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111224T0600Z/ JUDITH BASIN- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...STANFORD 1036 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING. WIND SPEEDS ACROSS JUDITH BASIN COUNTY HAVE DROPPED BELOW CRITERIA AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO RETURN TO SEVERE SPEEDS. THEREFORE THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 11 PM. $$ MTZ051-241000- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111224T1000Z/ FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 1036 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 3 AM MST SATURDAY... THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 3 AM MST SATURDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WEST WINDS WILL REMAIN STRONG THROUGH TONIGHT. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. HIGHER GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ALONG NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADWAYS. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ009-010-048-241000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 1036 PM MST FRI DEC 23 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS TONIGHT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...HOWEVER THERE WILL BE SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK...CHOTEAU...BROWNING... MARIAS PASS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$
244 WWUS75 KTFX 240804 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 104 AM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 MTZ051-240915- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111224T1000Z/ FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 104 AM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH WIND WARNING. WINDS HAVE BEEN STEADILY DECREASING AND SHOULD NOT RE-STRENGTHEN. $$ MTZ009-010-048-242300- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T0600Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 104 AM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST SUNDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE SUNDAY...WITH SHORT PERIODS OF LIGHTER WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK...CHOTEAU...BROWNING... MARIAS PASS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$
173 WWUS75 KTFX 242009 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 109 PM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 MTZ009-010-048-250600- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T1800Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 109 PM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY... THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MIDDAY MONDAY. THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF LIGHTER WINDS THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...THEN WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN ON CHRISTMAS DAY. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. ISOLATED HIGHER GUSTS THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ARE EXPECTED. * OTHER IMPACTS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK...CHOTEAU...BROWNING... MARIAS PASS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$
848 WWUS75 KTFX 242142 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 242 PM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 MTZ009-010-048-251200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T1800Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 242 PM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MIDDAY MONDAY. THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF LIGHTER WINDS THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...THEN WINDS WILL INCREASE AGAIN ON CHRISTMAS DAY. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. ISOLATED HIGHER GUSTS THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ARE EXPECTED. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK...CHOTEAU...BROWNING... MARIAS PASS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-251200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0031.111226T0600Z-111226T1800Z/ HILL-CASCADE-CHOUTEAU-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE- EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS... KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...SHELBY...CHESTER... CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 242 PM MST SAT DEC 24 2011 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL BUILD SUNDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...CHINOOK... CONRAD...SHELBY...CHESTER...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS...KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. && $$ SCHOTT
315 WWUS75 KTFX 250958 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 258 AM MST SUN DEC 25 2011 MTZ009-010-048-252200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T1800Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 258 AM MST SUN DEC 25 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: AFTER A PERIOD OF LIGHTER WINDS THIS MORNING...STRONG WINDS WILL REDEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH MIDDAY MONDAY. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. ISOLATED HIGHER GUSTS THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ARE EXPECTED. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: LOCALIZED AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING ON NORTH SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS...SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK...CHOTEAU...BROWNING... MARIAS PASS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-252200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0031.111226T0600Z-111226T1800Z/ HILL-CASCADE-CHOUTEAU-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE- EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS... KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...SHELBY...CHESTER... CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 258 AM MST SUN DEC 25 2011 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE STRONG WESTERLY WINDS TO DEVELOP SUNDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING NORTH SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS...SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...CHINOOK... CONRAD...SHELBY...CHESTER...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS...KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. && $$
076 WWUS75 KTFX 252055 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 155 PM MST SUN DEC 25 2011 MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-260900- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0031.111226T0600Z-111226T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0051.111226T0000Z-111226T2100Z/ HILL-CASCADE-CHOUTEAU-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE- EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS... KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...SHELBY...CHESTER... CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 155 PM MST SUN DEC 25 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM MST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM MST MONDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT WILL CAUSE STRONG WESTERLY WINDS TO DEVELOP SUNDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES... ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING ON NORTH SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS... SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...CHINOOK... CONRAD...SHELBY...CHESTER...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS...KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ009-010-048-260900- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T1800Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 155 PM MST SUN DEC 25 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST MONDAY. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. ISOLATED HIGHER GUSTS THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ARE EXPECTED. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: LOCALIZED AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING ON NORTH SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS...SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CUT BANK...CHOTEAU...BROWNING... MARIAS PASS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ SCHOTT
420 WWUS75 KTFX 260849 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 149 AM MST MON DEC 26 2011 MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-261800- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T2100Z/ HILL-CASCADE-CHOUTEAU-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE- EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS... KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...SHELBY...CHESTER... CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 149 AM MST MON DEC 26 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WESTERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES... ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING ON NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS... SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...CHINOOK... CONRAD...SHELBY...CHESTER...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS... KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$ MTZ009-010-048-261800- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T1800Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 149 AM MST MON DEC 26 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING. * TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING. * WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. ISOLATED HIGHER GUSTS THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ARE EXPECTED. * OTHER IMPACTS AND ACTIONS: AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES. DRIVERS OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING ON NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS...SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AND EXPECT DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SHOULD ALSO BE SECURED. * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHOTEAU...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...CUT BANK. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. && $$
713 WWUS75 KTFX 261708 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 1008 AM MST MON DEC 26 2011 MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-261815- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T2100Z/ HILL-CASCADE-CHOUTEAU-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE- EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS... KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...SHELBY...CHESTER... CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...LEWISTOWN... LEWISTOWN DIVIDE 1008 AM MST MON DEC 26 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH WIND WARNING. STRONG WINDS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED...THUS THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. $$ MTZ009-010-048-261815- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0051.000000T0000Z-111226T1800Z/ NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER- SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS... CUT BANK...CHOTEAU 1008 AM MST MON DEC 26 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH WIND WARNING. STRONG WINDS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED...THUS THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Great Falls, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 22, 10:27 AM MST, 3 hours 43 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 22, 10:27 AM MST, 3 hours 43 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 1027 AM MST THU DEC 22 2011 ...UPDATE TO AVIATION... .DISCUSSION...NO CHANGES EXPECTED THIS MORNING. WARMER TEMPERATURES AND DRY CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. CURRENT FORECAST IS ON TRACK. MLV && .AVIATION... UPDATED 1120Z. AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE CONTINUES TO BUILD OVER THE NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAINS TODAY WITH A FAST BUT GENERALLY DRY WEST TO NORTHWEST FLOW ALOFT. ONLY SCATTERED HIGH CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING WITH WIDESPREAD VFR CONDITIONS. DOWNSLOPE PRESSURE GRADIENTS WILL PERSIST EAST OF THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE FOR GUSTY WINDS ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA THROUGH THE PERIOD. MPJ && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 423 AM MST THU DEC 22 2011/ TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...BROAD UPPER LEVEL RIDGE ALONG THE PACIFIC COAST WILL GRADUALLY BUILD EASTWARD THRU THE SHORT-TERM FORECAST PERIOD...PRODUCING MOSTLY DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE LATTER HALF OF THE WEEK. A FEW WEAK DISTURBANCES CROSSING THRU THE NORTHERN FLANK OF THE RIDGE MAY PRODUCE SCATTERED LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS ALONG THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE FRI EVE AND AGAIN ON SAT AFTN...BUT NO PRECIPITATION EXPECTED EAST OF THE DIVIDE. ONLY WEATHER CONCERN AT THIS POINT IS POSSIBILITY OF STRONG WINDS ALONG THE ROCKY MTN FRONT AND CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS FROM FRI AFTN THRU SAT. LATEST FORECAST MODELS SHOW 50-70 MPH WEST-NORTHWEST WINDS ALOFT ALONG WITH LOCALIZED FAVORABLE SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENTS BETWEEN HIGH PRESSURE OVER WESTERN MT AND A LEESIDE TROF ON OUR SIDE OF THE DIVIDE. HOWEVER MODELS HAVE BEEN A BIT INCONSISTENT IN MAINTAINING THESE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS SO CONFIDENCE IS MARGINAL FOR A HIGH WIND EVENT. WILL LET FOLLOWING SHIFT EVALUATE THE NEED FOR A HIGH WIND PRODUCT USING THE MORNING MODEL RUNS. HIGH TEMPERATURES TODAY WILL BE RIGHT AT SEASONAL AVERAGES (MID 30S) AND THEN CLIMB ANOTHER 5 TO 7 DEGREES TOMORROW...AND UP TO THE UPPER 30S IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA TO LOW/MID 40S OVER THE CENTRAL PLAINS AND THE HILINE ON SATURDAY. WARANAUSKAS SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...MODELS ARE IN BETTER AGREEMENT REGARDING THE WEAK DISTURBANCE FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WEEKEND EXPECT MILD AND BREEZY CONDITIONS. ON SUNDAY THE DOMINATE FEATURE IS THE STRONG RIDGE OVER THE WEST ALLOWING TEMPERATURES TO CLIMB IN THE UPPER 40S TO LOW 50 ACROSS MUCH OF NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA. A WEAK DISTURBANCE MOVES QUICKLY ACROSS THE AREA SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL DROP INTO THE UPPER 30S FOR MUCH OF NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA MONDAY...WHICH IS ABOUT 5 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. MOISTURE WILL BE LIMITED AND CONFINED TO THE MOUNTAINS...MOSTLY THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT. ON TUESDAY MODELS START TO DIVERGE SLIGHTLY REGARDING THE UPPER LEVEL FLOW PATTERN WHICH WILL MAINLY AFFECT TEMPERATURES. THE EC TENDS TO BE WARMER WITH MORE AMPLITUDE IN THE UPPER LEVEL FLOW PATTERN WHEREAS THE GFS IS COOLER WITH MORE OF A NORTHWEST TO ZONAL FLOW. CURRENT FORECAST IS A MODEL BLEND...LEANING MORE TO THE GFS. MOISTURE CONTINUES TO BE LIMITED THROUGH THE EXTENDED WITH THE BEST CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION LIMITED TO THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS. TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE TO BE MILD THROUGH THE PERIOD RANGING FROM 5 TO 15 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. MERCER && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... GTF 34 25 41 28 / 0 0 0 0 CTB 33 23 40 26 / 0 0 0 0 HLN 29 12 34 19 / 0 0 0 10 BZN 26 1 33 10 / 0 0 0 0 WEY 16 -12 18 -7 / 10 0 0 10 DLN 29 10 34 14 / 0 0 0 0 HVR 35 21 43 24 / 0 0 0 0 LWT 31 18 41 23 / 0 0 0 0 && .TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE. && WEATHER.GOV/GREATFALLS
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 22, 4:30 AM MST, 9 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT 430 AM MST THU DEC 22 2011 MTZ009-048-231130- NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT- 430 AM MST THU DEC 22 2011 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT ON FRIDAY AND MAY BECOME STRONG. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. MTZ008-010>015-044>047-049>055-231130- BEAVERHEAD-EASTERN GLACIER-HILL-CASCADE-CHOUTEAU- CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK-MADISON-TOOLE-LIBERTY- EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE-EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-FERGUS- JEFFERSON-BROADWATER-MEAGHER-GALLATIN- 430 AM MST THU DEC 22 2011 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL MONTANA...NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA AND SOUTHWEST MONTANA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
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| Dec 22, 2:10 PM MST | High Wind Watch | TFX | 25 hr |
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