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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Missoula, MT

January 31, 202011 counties in Montana

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2020-01-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2020-01-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 376 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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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Sources

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.