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High Wind Warning 52, NWS Great Falls, MT

December 19, 2012

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Dec 19, 2012, 9:14 PM MST. It took effect at Dec 20, 2012, 12:31 AM MST. It was in force for 27 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
Dec 19, 2012, 9:14 PM MST (04:14 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2012, 12:31 AM MST
Expired
Dec 21, 2012, 3:16 AM MST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

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

064 
WWUS75 KTFX 200414
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
914 PM MST WED DEC 19 2012

MTZ015-201615-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0044.121220T0900Z-121221T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0052.121220T0900Z-121221T1800Z/
MADISON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ENNIS...NORRIS HILL...
RAYNOLDS PASS...TWIN BRIDGES
914 PM MST WED DEC 19 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM MST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM MST
FRIDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BECOME
  STRONG BY MORNING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH AT TIMES BUT REMAIN
  STRONG THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE
  HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

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

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX 

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
187 
WWUS75 KTFX 200731
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
1231 AM MST THU DEC 20 2012

MTZ009-202200-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0052.121220T0731Z-121221T1200Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS
1231 AM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY
  FRIDAY MORNING ALONG THE NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT. THESE
  STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR HIGH
  PROFILE VEHICLES.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BROWNING...MARIAS PASS.

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$

MTZ015-202200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0052.121220T0900Z-121221T1800Z/
MADISON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...NORRIS HILL
1231 AM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY FOR
ROUTE 287 OVER NORRIS HILL IN MADISON COUNTY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR ROUTE 287 OVER NORRIS HILL IN MADISON
COUNTY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND BECOME 
  STRONG BY MORNING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH AT TIMES BUT REMAIN 
  STRONG THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE 
  HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: NORRIS HILL.

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$
964 
WWUS75 KTFX 202019
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
119 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

MTZ012-210600-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1200Z/
CASCADE-
119 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY
  FRIDAY MORNING OVER SOUTHWEST CASCADE COUNTY. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL
  CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH.

* OTHER IMPACTS: BLOWING DUST MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A
  MILE AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CASCADE.

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-210600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1200Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS
119 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  EARLY FRIDAY MORNING ALONG THE NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT. 
  THESE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR 
  HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH.

* OTHER IMPACTS: BLOWING SNOW MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A
  MILE AT TIMES OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BROWNING...MARIAS PASS.

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$

MTZ015-210600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1800Z/
MADISON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...NORRIS HILL
119 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY FOR
ROUTE 287 OVER NORRIS HILL IN MADISON COUNTY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR ROUTE 287 OVER NORRIS HILL IN MADISON
COUNTY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG SOUTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  FRIDAY MORNING. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING
  CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: NORRIS HILL.

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$
832 
WWUS75 KTFX 210302
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
802 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

MTZ012-210415-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1200Z/
CASCADE-
802 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS SPEEDS HAVE DECREASED BELOW HIGH WIND CRITERIA AND ARE NOT
EXPECTED TO RETURN TO DAMAGING LEVELS. 

$$

MTZ048-211200-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1200Z/
SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CHOTEAU
802 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A HIGH
WIND WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY
  FRIDAY MORNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT. THESE
  STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR HIGH
  PROFILE VEHICLES.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH.

* OTHER IMPACTS: BLOWING SNOW MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN
  A MILE AT TIMES OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES. 

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: CHOTEAU

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-211200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1200Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS
802 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  EARLY FRIDAY MORNING ALONG THE NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT. 
  THESE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR 
  HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH.

* OTHER IMPACTS: BLOWING SNOW MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN
  A MILE AT TIMES OVER MOUNTAIN PASSES. 

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: BROWNING...MARIAS PASS

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$

MTZ015-211515-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1800Z/
MADISON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...NORRIS HILL
802 PM MST THU DEC 20 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY FOR
ROUTE 287 OVER NORRIS HILL IN MADISON COUNTY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING FOR ROUTE 287 OVER NORRIS HILL IN MADISON
COUNTY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* TIMING AND MAIN IMPACT: STRONG SOUTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE 
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL CAUSE 
  HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE: NORRIS HILL

* TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THIS HAZARD PLEASE 
  VISIT: WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/WRH/WHV/?WFO=TFX

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.

&&

$$
194 
WWUS75 KTFX 211016
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
316 AM MST FRI DEC 21 2012

MTZ009-048-211130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1200Z/
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BROWNING...MARIAS PASS...
CHOTEAU
316 AM MST FRI DEC 21 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

STRONG WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT. AS A
RESULT...THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

$$

MTZ015-211130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0052.000000T0000Z-121221T1800Z/
MADISON-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...NORRIS HILL
316 AM MST FRI DEC 21 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

STRONG WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED OVER NORRIS HILL. AS A RESULT...THE
HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

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Sources

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