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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Glasgow, MT

February 21, 20218 counties in Montana

NWS Glasgow, MT issued this high wind warning at Feb 21, 2021, 2:24 AM MST for 8 counties in Montana. It took effect at Feb 21, 2021, 10:00 PM MST. It was in force for 20 hr. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2021, 2:24 AM MST (09:24 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2021, 10:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 22, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Glasgow, MT

Counties Dawson County, MT, Garfield County, MT, McCone County, MT, Petroleum County, MT, Phillips County, MT, Prairie County, MT, Valley County, MT, Wibaux County, MT

The radar

The Glasgow radar (KGGW), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 21, 10:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 731 Ese Zortman, MTMESONET STATION ALDM8 ZORTMAN 1W.
Feb 21, 10:32 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 731 Ese Zortman, MTPEAK WIND GUST AT THE ZORTMAN RAWS SITE ALDM8.
Feb 21, 11:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7511 Ene Zortman, MTUS 191 AT MP 122.5 (MT DOT).
Feb 22, 1:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 8211 Ene Zortman, MTUS 191 AT MP 122.5 (MT DOT).
Feb 22, 6:44 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wsw Thoeny, MTMESONET STATION BLUM8 THOENY 1WSW/BLUFF CREEK.
Feb 22, 8:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wnw Malta, MTPEAK WIND AT THE MALTA AIRPORT SITE KM75.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Glasgow Intl Airport, MT (KGGW), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 87 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, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 00:00Z on 2021-02-21Temperature 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, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 00:00Z on 2021-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1672 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

102 
WWUS75 KGGW 210924
NPWGGW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
224 AM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

MTZ060-220000-
/O.UPG.KGGW.HW.A.0002.210222T0700Z-210223T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.W.0004.210222T0500Z-210223T0100Z/
Southwest Phillips-
Including the city of Zortman
224 AM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Phillips County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ016-021-022-220000-
/O.UPG.KGGW.HW.A.0002.210222T1300Z-210223T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.W.0004.210222T0500Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Petroleum-Garfield-
Including the cities of Malta, Saco, Winnett, and Jordan
224 AM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Petroleum, and Garfield
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ059-220000-
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.W.0004.210222T0500Z-210223T0100Z/
Northern Phillips-
Including the city of Whitewater
224 AM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Phillips County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ017-023-025>027-220000-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.A.0002.210222T1300Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southern Valley-McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Frazer, 
Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, and Wibaux
224 AM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Montana.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage property.
  Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
791 
WWUS75 KGGW 212102
NPWGGW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
202 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

MTZ016-021-022-059-060-221200-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.W.0004.210222T0500Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Petroleum-Garfield-
Northern Phillips-Southwest Phillips-
Including the cities of Malta, Saco, Winnett, Jordan, Whitewater,
and Zortman
202 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Phillips, Garfield, Northern Phillips, 
  Petroleum and Central and Southeast Phillips Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ017-023-025>027-221200-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.A.0002.210222T1300Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southern Valley-McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Frazer, 
Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, and Wibaux
202 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...McCone, Dawson, Wibaux, Prairie and Central and 
  Southern Valley Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
049 
WWUS75 KGGW 220839
NPWGGW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
139 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

MTZ017-023-025>027-230100-
/O.UPG.KGGW.HW.A.0002.210222T1300Z-210223T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KGGW.HW.W.0004.210222T1300Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southern Valley-McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Frazer, 
Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, and Wibaux
139 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, McCone, Dawson, Prairie 
  and Wibaux Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ016-021-022-059-060-230100-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Petroleum-Garfield-
Northern Phillips-Southwest Phillips-
Including the cities of Malta, Saco, Winnett, Jordan, Whitewater,
and Zortman
139 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Phillips, Garfield, and Petroleum Counties.

* WHEN...through 6 PM MST Today.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$
886 
WWUS75 KGGW 222119
NPWGGW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
219 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

MTZ016-021-022-059-060-230100-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Petroleum-Garfield-
Northern Phillips-Southwest Phillips-
Including the cities of Malta, Saco, Winnett, Jordan, Whitewater,
and Zortman
219 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Phillips, Garfield, Northern Phillips, 
  Petroleum and Central and Southeast Phillips Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ017-023-025>027-230100-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southern Valley-McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Frazer, 
Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, and Wibaux
219 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...McCone, Dawson, Wibaux, Prairie and Central and 
  Southern Valley Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$
963 
WWUS75 KGGW 230053
NPWGGW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
553 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

MTZ016-021-022-060-231200-
/O.EXP.KGGW.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.W.0005.210223T0900Z-210223T2100Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Petroleum-Garfield-
Southwest Phillips-
Including the cities of Malta, Saco, Winnett, Jordan, and Zortman
553 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Petroleum, Garfield 
  and Southwest Phillips Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ023-025>027-231200-
/O.EXP.KGGW.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.W.0005.210223T0900Z-210223T2100Z/
McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, 
and Wibaux
553 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...McCone, Dawson, Prairie and Wibaux Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ059-230200-
/O.EXP.KGGW.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0100Z/
Northern Phillips-
Including the city of Whitewater
553 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

Winds have fallen below warning criteria, therefore the current
High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

MTZ017-230200-
/O.EXP.KGGW.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0100Z/
Central and Southern Valley-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, and Frazer
553 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

Winds have fallen below warning criteria, therefore the current
High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.