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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Missoula, MT
NWS Missoula, MT issued this wind advisory at Jan 31, 2020, 1:20 PM MST for 11 counties in Montana. It took effect at Feb 1, 2020, 6:57 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020, 1:20 PM MST (20:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2020, 6:57 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2020, 5:18 PM MST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Missoula, MT
Counties Deer Lodge County, MT, Flathead County, MT, Granite County, MT, Lake County, MT, Lincoln County, MT, Mineral County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Powell County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, Sanders County, MT, Silver Bow County, MT
The radar
The Missoula radar (KMSX), 2 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 195 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 736 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 376 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 442 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
768 WWUS75 KMSO 312020 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 120 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 MTZ001-012030- /O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0600Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region- 120 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Large waves could occur on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ002-012030- /O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0600Z/ West Glacier Region- 120 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 35 to 55 mph with gusts up 65 mph. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Large waves could occur on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ003-012030- /O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0600Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys- 120 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 65 mph. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Large waves could occur on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ007-012030- /O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0300Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 120 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 60 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Large waves could occur on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
5 follow-up statements
119 WWUS75 KMSO 011059 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 359 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 MTZ001-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0600Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region- 359 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ002-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0600Z/ West Glacier Region- 359 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 35 to 55 mph with gusts up 65 mph. In addition, blowing snow will be possible from Essex to Marias Pass this evening, after the passage of the cold front. Reduced visibility will be possible in this area until around midnight tonight. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ003-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0600Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys- 359 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 65 mph. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ007-020300- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T2000Z-200202T0300Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 359 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 60 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
864 WWUS75 KMSO 011357 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 MTZ004-020600- /O.EXB.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T1357Z-200202T0600Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 65 mph. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ005-020600- /O.EXB.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T1357Z-200202T0600Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ043-020600- /O.EXB.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T1357Z-200202T0600Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 65 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ001-020600- /O.EXT.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T1357Z-200202T0600Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region- 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ002-020600- /O.EXT.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T1357Z-200202T0600Z/ West Glacier Region- 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 35 to 55 mph with gusts up 65 mph. In addition, blowing snow will be possible from Essex to Marias Pass this evening, after the passage of the cold front. Reduced visibility will be possible in this area until around midnight tonight. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ003-020600- /O.EXT.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T1357Z-200202T0600Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys- 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in valleys. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ007-020600- /O.EXT.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.200201T1357Z-200202T0600Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 657 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 60 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
551 WWUS75 KMSO 011601 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 MTZ007-020600- /O.UPG.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0002.200201T1601Z-200202T0300Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ005-020600- /O.UPG.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0002.200201T1601Z-200202T0300Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ003-020600- /O.UPG.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0002.200201T1601Z-200202T0300Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys- 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ043-020600- /O.UPG.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0002.200201T1601Z-200202T0300Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ001-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region- 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ002-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ West Glacier Region- 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 35 to 55 mph with gusts up 65 mph. In addition, blowing snow will be possible from Essex to Marias Pass this evening, after the passage of the cold front. Reduced visibility will be possible in this area until around midnight tonight. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ004-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 901 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 65 mph. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
052 WWUS75 KMSO 011735 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 MTZ001-020600- /O.UPG.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region- 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ003-020300- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys- 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ007-020300- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ005-020300- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ043-020300- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ002-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ West Glacier Region- 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 35 to 55 mph with gusts up 65 mph. In addition, blowing snow will be possible from Essex to Marias Pass this evening, after the passage of the cold front. Reduced visibility will be possible in this area until around midnight tonight. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MTZ004-020600- /O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 1035 AM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in valleys. Terrain above 6000 feet: southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up 65 mph. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
536 WWUS75 KMSO 020018 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 518 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 MTZ001-003-005-020130- /O.CAN.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys- Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 518 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ MTZ002-004-020130- /O.CAN.KMSO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0600Z/ West Glacier Region-Lower Clark Fork Region- 518 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MTZ007-020300- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 518 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ043-020300- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T0300Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 518 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.