Alert archive / Montana / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 8, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Oct 6, 2017, 3:44 AM MDT. It took effect at Oct 6, 2017, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 29 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 6, 2017, 3:44 AM MDT (09:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 6, 2017, 10:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Oct 7, 2017, 2:37 PM MDT
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
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060 WWUS75 KTFX 060944 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 344 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 MTZ009-010-048-062300- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0006.171006T2100Z-171007T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171006T2100Z-171008T0600Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 344 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT Saturday night. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Canyons and passes along the Rocky Mountain Front could see localized gusts up to 80 mph. * Timing: Winds along the Rocky Mountain Front will increase through the day on Friday. They will also spread out over the adjacent plains and remain strong through Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$ MTZ011>014-044>047-049>051-062300- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0006.171007T0000Z-171008T0600Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole- Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Helena, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 344 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * Winds: West 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing: Strong winds are possible Friday night through late Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger, may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
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253 WWUS75 KTFX 061456 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 856 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 MTZ012-013-046-049-061600- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0006.171007T0000Z-171008T0600Z/ Cascade-Chouteau-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- 856 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the High Wind Watch. Southwest winds will increase overnight through Saturday, but are not expected to exceed high wind impact thresholds. Expect southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph at exposed locations. Those working outdoors or driving high profile vehicles should proceed with caution. $$ MTZ014-070100- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0006.171007T0000Z-171008T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171006T1800Z-171008T0300Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Including the following locations MacDonald Pass 856 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT Saturday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing: Winds will increase through the day on Friday, and remain strong through Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or more, can lead to property damage. && $$ MTZ011-044-045-047-070100- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0006.171007T0000Z-171008T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171007T0000Z-171007T1500Z/ Hill-Toole-Liberty-Blaine- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays 856 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Saturday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. The strongest winds are expected over and adjacent to higher terrain. * Timing: Winds along the Hi-Line will increase late Friday, peaking in strength overnight into the early morning hours. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage, especially where weakened by recent snowfall. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$ MTZ050-051-070100- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0006.171007T0000Z-171008T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171007T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 856 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Saturday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing: Winds will increase late Friday, peaking in strength Saturday afternoon. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or more, can lead to property damage. && $$ MTZ009-010-048-070100- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171006T1800Z-171008T0300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 856 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Canyons and passes along the Rocky Mountain Front could see localized gusts up to 80 mph. * Timing: Winds along the Rocky Mountain Front will increase through the day on Friday. They will also spread out over the adjacent plains and remain strong through Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$
100 WWUS75 KTFX 061600 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1000 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 MTZ009-010-014-048-070100- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171006T1600Z-171008T0300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, MacDonald Pass, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 1000 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Canyons and passes along the Rocky Mountain Front could see localized gusts up to 80 mph. * Timing: Winds along the Rocky Mountain Front will increase through the day on Friday. They will also spread out over the adjacent plains and remain strong through Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or more, can lead to property damage. && $$ MTZ011-044-045-047-070100- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171007T0000Z-171007T1500Z/ Hill-Toole-Liberty-Blaine- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays 1000 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY... * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. The strongest winds are expected over and adjacent to higher terrain. * Timing: Winds along the Hi-Line will increase late Friday, peaking in strength overnight into the early morning hours. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage, especially where weakened by recent snowfall. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$ MTZ050-051-070100- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171007T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 1000 AM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing: Winds will increase late Friday, peaking in strength Saturday afternoon. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or more, can lead to property damage. && $$
417 WWUS75 KTFX 062023 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 223 PM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 MTZ009-010-014-048-071030- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, MacDonald Pass, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 223 PM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Canyons and passes along the Rocky Mountain Front could see localized gusts up to 80 mph. * Timing: Winds along the Rocky Mountain Front will increase Friday evening. They will also spread out over the adjacent plains overnight and remain strong through Saturday. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$ MTZ011-044-045-047-071030- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171007T0000Z-171007T1500Z/ Hill-Toole-Liberty-Blaine- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays 223 PM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY... * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The strongest winds are expected over and adjacent to higher terrain. * Timing: Winds along the Hi-Line will increase late Friday, peaking in strength overnight into the early morning hours. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage, especially where weakened by recent snow loading. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or more, can lead to property damage. && $$ MTZ050-051-071030- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.171007T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 223 PM MDT Fri Oct 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY... * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing: Winds will increase late Friday, peaking in strength Saturday afternoon. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$
205 WWUS75 KTFX 070927 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 327 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 MTZ011-044-045-047-071030- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171007T1500Z/ Hill-Toole-Liberty-Blaine- 327 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Windy conditions will continue along the Hi-Line today. However, winds are expected to remain below High Wind Criteria. As a result, the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. $$ MTZ009-010-014-048-072200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, MacDonald Pass, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 327 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Canyons and passes along the Rocky Mountain Front could see localized gusts up to 80 mph. * Timing: Winds along the Rocky Mountain Front will remain strong through Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$ MTZ050-051-072200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 327 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing: Winds will peak in strength Saturday afternoon and continue into Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or more, can lead to property damage. && $$
841 WWUS75 KTFX 071440 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 840 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 MTZ009-010-071545- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- 840 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Wind gusts to 50 mph remain possible over Logan Pass and Marias Pass through early Saturday afternoon. Wind gusts to 40 mph remain possible over other areas of Glacier county including Cut Bank. However, wind speeds are trending lower, and no additional wind- related impacts are expected today. $$ MTZ014-048-080245- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations MacDonald Pass, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 840 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * Winds: West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Canyons and passes along the Rocky Mountain Front could see localized gusts up to 80 mph. * Timing: Winds along the Rocky Mountain Front will remain strong through Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or more, can lead to property damage. && $$ MTZ050-051-080245- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 840 AM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * Winds: West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing: Winds will peak in strength Saturday afternoon and continue into Saturday evening. * Impacts: Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage. Travel could be difficult 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. && $$
555 WWUS75 KTFX 072037 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 237 PM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 MTZ014-048-050-051-072145- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-171008T0300Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the cities of Helena, Bynum, Choteau, Pendroy, Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Windham, Benchland, Hobson, Moccasin, Hilger, and Lewistown 237 PM MDT Sat Oct 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph are occurring across central Montana. However, winds are not reaching warning criteria, and are expected to continue weakening through late afternoon. $$
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