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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Great Falls, MT

January 2, 2012

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Jan 2, 2012, 2:56 PM MST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2012, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 2, 2012, 2:56 PM MST (21:56 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2012, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 3, 2012, 11:00 AM MST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

617 
WWUS75 KTFX 022156
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
256 PM MST MON JAN 2 2012

MTZ009-010-048-030500-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0001.120102T2200Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0001.120103T0300Z-120103T1800Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...CHOTEAU
256 PM MST MON JAN 2 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MST TUESDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING
  AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SHOULD DECREASE TUESDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH
  ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS...ESPECIALLY
  ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT.

* OTHER IMPACTS: THE POTENTIAL FOR BLOWING SNOW AT THE HIGHER
  ELEVATIONS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITIES BELOW 1 MILE AT TIMES.
  THOSE DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR
  STRONG CROSS WINDS...ESPECIALLY ON NORTH TO SOUTH HIGHWAYS.


* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
559 
WWUS75 KTFX 030426
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
926 PM MST MON JAN 2 2012

MTZ009-010-048-031300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...CHOTEAU
926 PM MST MON JAN 2 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE DEVELOPING THIS EVENING
  AND WILL PERSIST INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SHOULD DECREASE
  TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 
  MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND 
  CANYONS...ESPECIALLY ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT. 

* OTHER IMPACTS: THE POTENTIAL FOR BLOWING SNOW AT THE HIGHER 
  ELEVATIONS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITIES BELOW 1 MILE AT TIMES. 
  THOSE DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  STRONG CROSS WINDS...ESPECIALLY ON NORTH TO SOUTH HIGHWAYS.

* 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.

&&

$$
112 
WWUS75 KTFX 030836
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
136 AM MST TUE JAN 3 2012

MTZ044-031800-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
TOOLE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...SHELBY
136 AM MST TUE JAN 3 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE DEVELOPING THIS 
  EVENING AND WILL PERSIST INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SHOULD 
  DECREASE TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 
  MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND 
  CANYONS... ESPECIALLY ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT.

* OTHER IMPACTS: THE POTENTIAL FOR BLOWING SNOW AT THE HIGHER 
  ELEVATIONS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITIES BELOW 1 MILE AT TIMES. 
  THOSE DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  STRONG CROSS WINDS...ESPECIALLY ON NORTH TO SOUTH HIGHWAYS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: SHELBY

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.

&&

$$

MTZ051-031800-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
FERGUS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE
136 AM MST TUE JAN 3 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE DEVELOPING THIS 
  EVENING AND WILL PERSIST INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SHOULD 
  DECREASE TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH
  ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS...
  ESPECIALLY ALONG THE LEWISTOWN DIVIDE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: THE POTENTIAL FOR BLOWING SNOW AT THE HIGHER 
  ELEVATIONS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITIES BELOW 1 MILE AT TIMES. 
  THOSE DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  STRONG CROSS WINDS...ESPECIALLY ON NORTH TO SOUTH HIGHWAYS.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-048-031800-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...CHOTEAU
136 AM MST TUE JAN 3 2012

...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 ARE DEVELOPING THIS 
  EVENING AND WILL PERSIST INTO TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SHOULD 
  DECREASE TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SUSTAINED WEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 75 
  MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND 
  CANYONS... ESPECIALLY ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT.

* OTHER IMPACTS: THE POTENTIAL FOR BLOWING SNOW AT THE HIGHER 
  ELEVATIONS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITIES BELOW 1 MILE AT TIMES. 
  THOSE DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  STRONG CROSS WINDS...ESPECIALLY ON NORTH TO SOUTH HIGHWAYS.

* 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.

&&

$$
838 
WWUS75 KTFX 031756
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
1056 AM MST TUE JAN 3 2012


MTZ009-010-044-048-031900-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-TOOLE-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...SHELBY...CHOTEAU
1056 AM MST TUE JAN 3 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING. 

HIGH WINDS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED. WEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.

$$

MTZ051-031900-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
FERGUS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...LEWISTOWN...LEWISTOWN DIVIDE
1056 AM MST TUE JAN 3 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING. 

HIGH WINDS ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED. WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.