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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Great Falls, MT

December 20, 2018

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Dec 20, 2018, 3:03 AM MST. It took effect at Dec 20, 2018, 3:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 20, 2018, 3:03 AM MST (10:03 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2018, 3:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 21, 2018, 3:00 PM MST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

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262 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
303 AM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

MTZ009-048-202200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0013.181221T0500Z-181222T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0013.181220T2200Z-181221T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, 
Choteau, and Augusta
303 AM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM
MST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to
11 AM MST Friday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds strengthen again this afternoon, with the
  strongest wind gusts expected overnight tonight through early 
  Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are possible. Travel may 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.

&&




$$

MTZ010-202200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0013.181221T0500Z-181222T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0013.181221T0300Z-181221T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including Cut Bank
303 AM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM
MST Friday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds strengthen again this evening, with the strongest
  wind gusts expected late tonight through early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are possible. Travel may 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.

&&




$$

MTZ012-014-050-202200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0014.181221T0900Z-181221T1800Z/
Cascade-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Judith Basin-
Including Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Helena, 
Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Raynesford, Stanford, 
and Hobson
303 AM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through Friday
morning.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...A period of strong winds is possible late tonight
  through Friday morning with strongest gusts likely Friday 
  morning. 

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are possible. Travel may be
  difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
5 follow-up statements
720 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
255 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

MTZ012-202300-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0014.181221T0900Z-181221T1800Z/
Cascade-
255 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

Strong and gusty winds up to 50 mph are still expected Friday 
morning but high winds in excess of 60 mph are not anticipated at 
this time. Motorist should still exercise caution, especially high
profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MTZ014-050-211000-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0014.181221T0900Z-181221T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0013.181221T0900Z-181221T2200Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Judith Basin-
Including MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Raynesford, Stanford, 
and Hobson
255 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM MST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 3 PM MST Friday.
the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...A period of strong winds is expected late tonight 
  through Friday morning with strongest gusts likely Friday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-211000-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0013.181220T2200Z-181221T2200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, 
Choteau, and Augusta
255 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to strengthen this afternoon, with
  the strongest wind gusts expected overnight tonight through noon
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-211000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.181221T0300Z-181221T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including Cut Bank
255 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to strengthen this afternoon, with
  the strongest wind gusts expected overnight tonight through
  early Friday morning

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
918 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
802 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

MTZ009-048-211600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, 
Choteau, and Augusta
802 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to strengthen tonight, with the
  strongest wind gusts expected early Friday morning through early
  Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

MTZ010-211600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including Cut Bank
802 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to strengthen tonight, with the
  strongest wind gusts expected late tonight through late morning
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

MTZ014-050-211600-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.181221T0900Z-181221T2200Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Judith Basin-
Including MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Raynesford, Stanford, 
and Hobson
802 PM MST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...A period of strong winds is expected late tonight through
  Friday morning with strongest gusts likely Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
844 
WWUS75 KTFX 211005
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
305 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

MTZ009-048-212200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, 
Choteau, and Augusta
305 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to strengthen tonight, with the
  strongest wind gusts expected through early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&


$$

MTZ010-211800-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including Cut Bank
305 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through late this morning.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&


$$

MTZ014-050-212200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Judith Basin-
Including MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Raynesford, Stanford, 
and Hobson
305 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Through mid-afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
400 
WWUS75 KTFX 211554
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
854 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

MTZ010-211700-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
854 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Gusty west winds will continue through Friday afternoon, but are
expected to remain below hazardous criteria.

$$

MTZ014-050-211700-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Judith Basin-
854 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Gusty west winds will continue through Friday afternoon, but are
expected to remain below hazardous criteria.

$$

MTZ009-048-212200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, 
Choteau, and Augusta
854 AM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest wind gusts expected late this morning through
  early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
010 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
242 PM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

MTZ009-048-212245-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181221T2200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, 
Choteau, and Augusta
242 PM MST Fri Dec 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...


Strong winds along the Rocky Mountain Front have diminished below
warning criteria. Breezy winds may still linger into the weekend,
although impacts will remain minimal. Motorist may still want to 
exercise caution, especially high profile vehicles.


$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls

The office that day

Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 3:03 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchTFX12 hr
Dec 20, 3:15 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryTFX21 hr

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