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High Wind Warning 8, NWS Great Falls, MT

October 6, 2017

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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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 the High Wind Watch is no longer in
effect.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.

$$
6 follow-up statements
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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.

&&

$$
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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 
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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.

&&

$$
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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.

&&

$$
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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.

&&

$$
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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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