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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Great Falls, MT

May 23, 2017

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at May 23, 2017, 3:36 AM MDT. It took effect at May 24, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
May 23, 2017, 3:36 AM MDT (09:36 UTC)
In effect from
May 24, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 24, 2017, 8:17 PM MDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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032 
WWUS75 KTFX 230936
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
336 AM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...High Winds Possible late Tuesday through Wednesday...

MTZ009-048-232300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0005.170524T0600Z-170525T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T0600Z-170525T0600Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
336 AM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT
MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to
midnight MDT Wednesday night. the High Wind Watch is no longer in
effect.

* Winds: West 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop Tuesday night and continue 
  through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds could become damaging, possibly blowing
  down trees and power lines. Power outages are also possible.
  Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling on north to south orientated roads. 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-044>046-049-232300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0005.170524T0600Z-170525T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton-
336 AM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Wednesday to midnight
MDT Wednesday night. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop early Wednesday morning and 
  continue through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds could become damaging, possibly blowing
  down trees and power lines. Power outages are also possible.
  Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling on north to south orientated roads. 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ011-013-047-232300-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0005.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Blaine-
336 AM MDT Tue May 23 2017

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

* Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing: late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* Impacts: Strong winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages may also be possible. Travel could become 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling on 
  north to south orientated roads. 

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
226 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
153 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...High Winds late tonight through Wednesday evening...

.A strong low pressure system tracking into British Columbia
tonight will emerge east of the Rockies in Alberta Wednesday
morning then continue east into Saskatchewan Wednesday night.
Strong and gusty west winds will develop late tonight along the
Rocky Mountain Front and spread east across the Plains of north
central Montana Wednesday morning. Gusty west winds will continue
into Wednesday evening with winds shifting to northwesterly. 
Strong winds this late in the spring may cause more extensive 
impacts due to leaves on trees making limb damage and power 
outages somewhat more likely. In addition, travelers pulling 
trailers will face difficult driving conditions in strong cross winds.


MTZ011-013-047-241200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0005.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Blaine-
153 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Wednesday to midnight
MDT Wednesday night. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing: Developing Wednesday morning and continuing into the
  evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds could become damaging, potentially blowing 
  down trees and power lines. Power outages may also be possible. 
  Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling on north to south orientated roads.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ012-014-050-051-241200-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
Cascade-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Judith Basin-Fergus-
153 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Wednesday to midnight
MDT Wednesday night.

* Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop early Wednesday morning and 
  continue through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds could become damaging, possibly blowing 
  down trees and power lines. Power outages are also possible. 
  Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling on north to south orientated roads.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-241200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T0600Z-170525T0600Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
153 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* Winds: West 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop late tonight and continue 
  through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds could become damaging, possibly blowing 
  down trees and power lines. Power outages are also possible. 
  Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling on north to south orientated roads.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-044>046-049-241200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton-
153 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop early Wednesday morning and 
  continue through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds could become damaging, possibly blowing 
  down trees and power lines. Power outages are also possible. 
  Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling on north to south orientated roads.

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.

&&

$$
808 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
839 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...High Winds Late tonight through Wednesday evening...

.A strong low pressure system moving east across Southwest Canada
will spread strong and gusty west winds from the Rocky Mountain 
Front tonight across the remainder of North Central Montana on 
Wednesday. Winds will continue into Wednesday evening, then shift
more northwesterly and decrease somewhat overnight. Strong winds 
this late in the spring could cause more extensive impacts, as 
leaves on trees could make limb damage and power outages somewhat 
more likely. In addition, travelers pulling trailers will face 
difficult driving conditions in strong cross winds.

MTZ009-048-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T0600Z-170525T0600Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
839 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* Winds: West 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop late tonight and continue 
  through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds may blow down some trees and power lines,
  possibly causing power outages. Travel will also become 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling on 
  north to south orientated roads.

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>014-044>047-049>051-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
Eastern Glacier-Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-Liberty-
Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus-
839 PM MDT Tue May 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* Winds: West 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop early Wednesday morning and 
  continue through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds may cause damage to some trees and power 
  lines, possibly causing isolated power outages. Travel could 
  also become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 
  traveling on north to south orientated roads.

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.

&&

$$
670 
WWUS75 KTFX 240900
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
300 AM MDT Wed May 24 2017

...High Winds expected through late Wednesday evening...

.A deep low pressure system moving east across Southwest Canada 
will spread strong and gusty west winds from the Rocky Mountain 
Front across the remainder of North Central Montana this morning. 
Winds will continue through late Wednesday evening, then shift to 
the northwest and decrease somewhat overnight. Strong winds this 
late in the spring could cause more extensive impacts, as leaves 
on trees could make limb damage and power outages somewhat more 
likely. In addition, travelers pulling trailers will face 
difficult driving conditions in strong cross winds.

MTZ009-048-242300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170525T0600Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
300 AM MDT Wed May 24 2017

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

* Winds: West 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through late Wednesday  
  evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds may blow down some trees and power lines,
  possibly causing isolated power outages. Travel will also 
  become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling
  on north to south orientated roads.

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>014-044>047-049>051-242300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.170524T1200Z-170525T0600Z/
Eastern Glacier-Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-Liberty-
Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus-
300 AM MDT Wed May 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* Winds: West 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will develop this morning and continue 
  through late Wednesday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds may cause damage to some trees and power 
  lines, possibly causing isolated power outages. Travel could 
  also become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 
  traveling on north to south orientated roads.

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.

&&

$$
684 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
248 PM MDT Wed May 24 2017

MTZ009-048-250600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170525T0600Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
248 PM MDT Wed May 24 2017

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

* Winds: West to Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through late Wednesday
  evening. Winds will shift to the Northwest and gradually
  diminish late this evening and overnight. 

* Impacts: Strong winds may blow down some trees and power lines
  with isolated power outages possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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>014-044>047-049>051-250600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170525T0600Z/
Eastern Glacier-Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-Liberty-
Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus-
248 PM MDT Wed May 24 2017

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

* Winds: West to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing: Strong winds continue through late Wednesday evening
  then turn the northwest and slowly diminish later tonight.

* Impacts: Strong winds may blow down some trees and power lines
  with isolated power outages possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. 


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.

&&

$$
071 
WWUS75 KTFX 250217
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
817 PM MDT Wed May 24 2017

MTZ009>014-044>051-250330-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170525T0600Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Hill-Cascade-
Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-Liberty-
Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus-
817 PM MDT Wed May 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the
High Wind Warning.

Gusty winds will continue to slowly diminish through tonight and
into Thursday.

$$

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