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High Wind Warning 20, NWS Great Falls, MT

March 29, 2012

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2012, 1:26 PM MDT. It was in force for 32 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
Mar 29, 2012, 1:26 PM MDT (19:26 UTC)
Expired
Mar 30, 2012, 9:16 PM MDT
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

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

977 
WWUS75 KTFX 291926
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
126 PM MDT THU MAR 29 2012

MTZ009-010-048-300730-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0017.120330T1200Z-120331T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0020.120329T1926Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...CHOTEAU
126 PM MDT THU MAR 29 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY
NIGHT. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 


* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
  FRONT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE
  EXPECTED. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED
  MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT.
  WINDS SPEEDS MAY DECREASE AT TIMES OVERNIGHT BEFORE
  STRENGTHENING AGAIN ON FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH TO SOUTH
  ORIENTED HIGHWAYS. IN ADDITION...MOUNTAIN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW
  COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES
  ON AREA MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS MARIAS PASS.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ012-046-049-050-300730-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0017.120330T1200Z-120331T0600Z/
CASCADE-EASTERN PONDERA-EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...GREAT FALLS...
KINGS HILL PASS...CONRAD...FAIRFIELD...STANFORD
126 PM MDT THU MAR 29 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING. 

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE POSSIBLE ALONG PARTS OF CENTRAL
  MONTANA BEGINNING EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE
  POSSIBLE. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED
  MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH TO SOUTH
  ORIENTED HIGHWAYS. IN ADDITION...MOUNTAIN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW
  COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES
  ON AREA MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS KINGS HILL PASS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...CONRAD...
  GREAT FALLS...KINGS HILL PASS. 

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
725 
WWUS75 KTFX 300316
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
916 PM MDT THU MAR 29 2012

MTZ009-010-048-301200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...CHOTEAU
916 PM MDT THU MAR 29 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY
NIGHT. 

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
  FRONT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE 
  EXPECTED. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH 
  FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 
  FRONT. WINDS SPEEDS MAY DECREASE AT TIMES OVERNIGHT BEFORE 
  STRENGTHENING AGAIN ON FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH TO
  SOUTH ORIENTED HIGHWAYS. IN ADDITION...MOUNTAIN SNOW AND BLOWING
  SNOW COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND REDUCED
  VISIBILITIES ON AREA MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS MARIAS PASS.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ012-046-049-050-301200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0017.120330T1200Z-120331T0600Z/
CASCADE-EASTERN PONDERA-EASTERN TETON-JUDITH BASIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...GREAT FALLS...
KINGS HILL PASS...CONRAD...FAIRFIELD...STANFORD
916 PM MDT THU MAR 29 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING. 

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE POSSIBLE ALONG PARTS OF CENTRAL 
  MONTANA BEGINNING EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE 
  POSSIBLE. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH 
  FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS. 

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH TO SOUTH
  ORIENTED HIGHWAYS. IN ADDITION...MOUNTAIN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW
  COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES
  ON AREA MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS KINGS HILL PASS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...STANFORD...CONRAD... 
  GREAT FALLS...KINGS HILL PASS.

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.

&&

$$
552 
WWUS75 KTFX 301030
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
430 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

MTZ012-050-301130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0017.120330T1200Z-120331T0600Z/
CASCADE-JUDITH BASIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...GREAT FALLS...
KINGS HILL PASS...STANFORD
430 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS CANCELLED THE
HIGH WIND WATCH. 

EXPECT WEST WINDS NEAR 50 MPH TODAY...WHICH IS JUST BELOW WARNING
CRITERIA. THEREFORE THE HIGH WIND WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

MTZ046-049-302230-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0017.120330T1200Z-120331T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
EASTERN PONDERA-EASTERN TETON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CONRAD...FAIRFIELD
430 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THIS
  EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE
  EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH TO SOUTH
  ORIENTED HIGHWAYS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...CONRAD.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ011-044-045-047-302230-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
HILL-TOOLE-LIBERTY-BLAINE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...HAVRE...SHELBY...CHESTER...
CHINOOK
430 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT. 

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED BETWEEN SHELBY AND
  CHINOOK AT TIMES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE
  EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS...WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH TO SOUTH
  ORIENTED HIGHWAYS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHINOOK...CHESTER...SHELBY AND
  HAVRE.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-048-302230-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...CHOTEAU
430 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES OVER THE ROCKY
  MOUNTAIN FRONT AND IN THE CUT BANK AREA THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH ARE
  EXPECTED. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH FAVORED
  MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH 
  TO SOUTH ORIENTED HIGHWAYS. IN ADDITION...MOUNTAIN SNOW AND 
  BLOWING SNOW COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND 
  REDUCED VISIBILITIES ON AREA MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS MARIAS 
  PASS.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ015-055-302230-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0018.120331T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
MADISON-GALLATIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...
TWIN BRIDGES...BOZEMAN...BOZEMAN PASS
430 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE
  HIGHER TERRAIN OF MADISON AND GALLATIN COUNTIES THIS EVENING
  THROUGH THE MID MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE POSSIBLE...AND THOSE
  DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BOZEMAN...BOZEMAN PASS...ENNIS...
  NORRIS HILL...TWIN BRIDGES AND THE BIG SKY REGION.

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.

&&

$$
059 
WWUS75 KTFX 301143
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
543 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

MTZ009-048-302200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CHOTEAU
543 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES OVER THE ROCKY
  MOUNTAIN FRONT THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH 
  FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 
  FRONT.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH 
  TO SOUTH ORIENTED HIGHWAYS. IN ADDITION...MOUNTAIN SNOW AND 
  BLOWING SNOW COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND 
  REDUCED VISIBILITIES ON AREA MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS MARIAS 
  PASS.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-011-044>047-049-302200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
EASTERN GLACIER-HILL-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE-
EASTERN TETON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK...HAVRE...SHELBY...
CHESTER...CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD
543 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED. 

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS ON NORTH 
  TO SOUTH ORIENTED HIGHWAYS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...CHINOOK...CONRAD...
  CHESTER...SHELBY...CUT BANK AND HAVRE.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ015-055-302200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0018.120331T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
MADISON-GALLATIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...
TWIN BRIDGES...BOZEMAN...BOZEMAN PASS
543 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE 
  HIGHER TERRAIN OF MADISON AND GALLATIN COUNTIES THIS EVENING 
  THROUGH THE MID MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS 
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE POSSIBLE...AND THOSE 
  DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BOZEMAN...BOZEMAN PASS...ENNIS...
  NORRIS HILL...TWIN BRIDGES AND THE BIG SKY AREA.

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.

&&

$$
239 
WWUS75 KTFX 301537
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
937 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

MTZ015-310345-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0018.120331T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
MADISON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...
TWIN BRIDGES
937 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE
  HIGHER TERRAIN OF MADISON COUNTY THROUGH THE MID MORNING HOURS
  ON SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS 
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY...AND THOSE DRIVING HIGH
  PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...TWIN BRIDGES

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-310345-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CHOTEAU
937 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES OVER THE 
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH 
  FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 
  FRONT.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS. IN ADDITION...MOUNTAIN
  SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS
  AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES ON AREA MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS MARIAS
  PASS.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-011-044>047-049-310345-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
EASTERN GLACIER-HILL-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE-
EASTERN TETON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK...HAVRE...SHELBY...
CHESTER...CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD
937 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...CHINOOK...CONRAD...
  CHESTER...SHELBY...CUT BANK...HAVRE 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ055-310345-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0018.120331T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
GALLATIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BOZEMAN...BOZEMAN PASS
937 AM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

A HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE
  HIGHER TERRAIN OF GALLATIN COUNTY THIS EVENING THROUGH THE MID
  MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS 
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE POSSIBLE...AND THOSE 
  DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BOZEMAN...BOZEMAN PASS

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.

&&

$$
500 
WWUS75 KTFX 301916
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
116 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

MTZ055-310600-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0018.120331T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
GALLATIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BATTLE RIDGE PASS...BOZEMAN...
BOZEMAN PASS...TARGHEE PASS...WEST YELLOWSTONE
116 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 


* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE
  HIGHER TERRAIN AND FAVORABLE VALLEYS OF GALLATIN COUNTY THIS
  EVENING THROUGH THE MID MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS 
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE POSSIBLE...AND THOSE 
  DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BATTLE RIDGE PASS...BOZEMAN...
  BOZEMAN PASS...TARGHEE PASS...WEST YELLOWSTONE 


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.

&&

$$

MTZ015-310600-
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MADISON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...
RAYNOLDS PASS...TWIN BRIDGES
116 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE 
  HIGHER TERRAIN OF MADISON COUNTY THROUGH THE MID MORNING HOURS 
  ON SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS 
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY...AND THOSE
  DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS. 

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...RAYNOLDS 
  PASS...TWIN BRIDGES 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-310600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CHOTEAU
116 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES OVER THE 
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH 
  FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 
  FRONT.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS. IN 
  ADDITION... MOUNTAIN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW COULD CAUSE 
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES ON AREA 
  MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS MARIAS PASS. 

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-011-044>047-049-310600-
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EASTERN GLACIER-HILL-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE-
EASTERN TETON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK...HAVRE...SHELBY...
CHESTER...CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD
116 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS. 

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...CHINOOK...CONRAD...
  CHESTER...SHELBY...CUT BANK...HAVRE 

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.

&&

$$
853 
WWUS75 KTFX 302130
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
330 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

MTZ012-013-053-310600-
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CASCADE-CHOUTEAU-BROADWATER-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...GREAT FALLS...
KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...TOWNSEND
330 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT. 

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BIG SANDY...FORT BENTON...GREAT 
  FALLS...KINGS HILL PASS...TOWNSEND 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ015-055-310600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
MADISON-GALLATIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...
RAYNOLDS PASS...TWIN BRIDGES...BATTLE RIDGE PASS...BOZEMAN...
BOZEMAN PASS...TARGHEE PASS...WEST YELLOWSTONE
330 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE 
  HIGHER TERRAIN AND FAVORABLE VALLEYS OF GALLATIN COUNTY THIS 
  EVENING THROUGH THE MID MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS 
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE POSSIBLE...AND THOSE 
  DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BATTLE RIDGE PASS...BOZEMAN...
  BOZEMAN PASS...TARGHEE PASS...WEST YELLOWSTONE...ENNIS... 
  NORRIS HILL...RAYNOLDS PASS...TWIN BRIDGES 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-310600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CHOTEAU
330 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES OVER THE 
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED. HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH 
  FAVORED MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CANYONS ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN 
  FRONT.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS. IN 
  ADDITION... MOUNTAIN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW COULD CAUSE 
  DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES ON AREA 
  MOUNTAIN PASSES SUCH AS MARIAS PASS.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-011-044>047-049-310600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
EASTERN GLACIER-HILL-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE-
EASTERN TETON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CUT BANK...HAVRE...SHELBY...
CHESTER...CONRAD...CHINOOK...FAIRFIELD
330 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

* TIMING: STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES THROUGH THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS: WEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH 
  ARE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS: HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR 
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: FAIRFIELD...CHINOOK...CONRAD...
  SHELBY...CHESTER...CUT BANK...HAVRE 

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.

&&

$$
412 
WWUS75 KTFX 310316
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
916 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

MTZ015-055-311200-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0021.120331T0600Z-120331T1500Z/
MADISON-GALLATIN-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...
RAYNOLDS PASS...TWIN BRIDGES...BATTLE RIDGE PASS...BOZEMAN...
BOZEMAN PASS...TARGHEE PASS...WEST YELLOWSTONE
916 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT SATURDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE
  HIGHER TERRAIN AND FAVORABLE VALLEYS OF GALLATIN COUNTY THROUGH
  THE MID MORNING HOURS ON SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH...WITH GUSTS 
  NEAR 60 MPH ARE EXPECTED.

* OTHER IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY...AND THOSE
  DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BATTLE RIDGE PASS...BOZEMAN...
  BOZEMAN PASS...TARGHEE PASS...WEST YELLOWSTONE...ENNIS... 
  NORRIS HILL...RAYNOLDS PASS...TWIN BRIDGES 

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>013-044>049-053-310430-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-120331T0600Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN GLACIER-HILL-CASCADE-
CHOUTEAU-TOOLE-LIBERTY-EASTERN PONDERA-BLAINE-
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-EASTERN TETON-BROADWATER-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CUT BANK...HAVRE...GREAT FALLS...KINGS HILL PASS...BIG SANDY...
FORT BENTON...SHELBY...CHESTER...CONRAD...CHINOOK...CHOTEAU...
FAIRFIELD...TOWNSEND
916 PM MDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS CANCELLED THE
HIGH WIND WARNING. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED ACROSS THE AREA THIS EVENING SO HAVE
CANCELLED THE HIGH WIND WARNING.

$$

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Sources

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