Alert archive / Montana / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 4, NWS Great Falls, MT

March 29, 2018

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2018, 2:38 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 30, 2018, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 18 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
Mar 29, 2018, 2:38 PM MDT (20:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2018, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2018, 6:00 PM MDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

As transmitted.

979 
WWUS75 KTFX 292038
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
238 PM MDT Thu Mar 29 2018

MTZ009-010-044-046-048-049-301200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0003.180330T0600Z-180331T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0004.180330T0600Z-180331T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-
Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, 
Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Brady, Conrad,
Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton
238 PM MDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

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 the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Winds: West 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing: Approaching cold front will increase winds after
  midnight tonight...then continue through Friday morning. Gusty
  winds may also linger through Friday afternoon...then diminish
  Friday evening.

* Impacts: Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Wind combined with fresh snow may bring some areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

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.

&&


$$

MTZ012-013-045-050-051-301200-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0003.180330T1200Z-180331T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Liberty-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, 
Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chester, 
Whitlash, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, 
Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range
238 PM MDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...


* Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing: Approaching cold front will increase winds early Friday
  morning. Gusty winds may then linger through Friday afternoon
  before diminishing Friday evening.

* Impacts: Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Strong cross winds will pose a danger for high profile
  vehicles. Wind combined with fresh snow may bring some areas of
  blowing and drifting snow...mainly Friday afternoon during the
  passage of the cold front.


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
3 follow-up statements
033 
WWUS75 KTFX 300905
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
305 AM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

MTZ012-013-045-050-051-302115-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0003.180330T1200Z-180331T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0004.180330T1200Z-180331T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Liberty-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, 
Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chester, 
Whitlash, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, 
Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range
305 AM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM
MDT this evening. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing: Approaching cold front will increase winds early Friday
  morning...then continue through the afternoon before diminishing 
  Friday evening.

* Impacts: Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-044-046-048-049-302115-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-
Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, 
Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Brady, Conrad,
Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton
305 AM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing: Approaching cold front will continue to increase winds
  early Friday morning...then continue through the afternoon 
  before diminishing Friday evening.

* Impacts: Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Wind combined with fresh snow may bring some areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.


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
676 
WWUS75 KTFX 302020
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

MTZ009-010-044-046-048-049-310000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-
Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, 
Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Brady, Conrad,
Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds: Northwest 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 60 mph.

* Timing: Periods of strong winds are expected through the
  afternoon hours.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest
updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ012-013-045-050-051-310000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Liberty-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, 
Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chester, 
Whitlash, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, 
Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* Winds: Northwest 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 60 mph.

* Timing: Periods of strong winds are expected through the
  afternoon hours.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest
updates on this situation.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
382 
WWUS75 KTFX 302347
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
547 PM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

MTZ009-010-044-046-048-049-310100-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-
Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, 
Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Brady, Conrad,
Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton
547 PM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

While gusty winds will continue across portions of Central Montana
early this evening, widespread wind gusts in excess of 58 mph are
no longer expected and the High Wind Warning will be allowed to
expire.

$$

MARTIN

MTZ012-013-045-050-051-310100-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Liberty-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, 
Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chester, 
Whitlash, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, 
Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range
547 PM MDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

While gusty winds will continue across portions of Central Montana
early this evening, widespread wind gusts in excess of 58 mph are
no longer expected and the High Wind Warning will be allowed to
expire.

$$

MARTIN

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 6:41 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTFXPondera, Teton63 hr
Mar 28, 7:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementTFXJudith Basin58 min
Mar 29, 2:53 AM MDTWinter Storm WatchTFX24 hr
Mar 29, 9:25 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchTFX18 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Montana, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.