Alert archive / Montana / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Missoula, MT
NWS Missoula, MT issued this high wind warning at Mar 27, 2021, 12:58 PM PDT for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Lemhi County, Idaho; 11 counties in Montana. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 17 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
- Mar 27, 2021, 12:58 PM PDT (19:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Missoula, MT
Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Lemhi County, ID, 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), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2:07 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Marion, MT | TREE DOWN. 143 WITHOUT POWER. |
| Mar 28, 2:55 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | La Salle, MT | ASOS STATION KGPI KALISPELL. |
| Mar 28, 3:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 5 Ene Lonepine, MT | MESONET STATION MTM58 4.8 E LONEPINE (MT-MESO). |
| Mar 28, 3:31 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 3 Ne Kila, MT | MESONET STATION DW0711 KILA. |
| Mar 28, 3:53 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 6 Nne Marion, MT | TREE DOWN, 277 WITHOUT POWER. ASHLEY LAKE ROAD. |
| Mar 28, 4:15 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 2 Wnw Butte, MT | MESONET STATION MTM46 1.5 W BUTTE (MT-MESO). |
| Mar 28, 4:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Coram, MT | TREE DOWN. 71 WITHOUT POWER. |
| Mar 28, 4:31 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 3 Ne Kila, MT | MESONET STATION DW0711 KILA. |
| Mar 28, 7:58 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 2 Ene Stevensville, MT | MESONET STATION AV610 STEVENSVILLE. |
| Mar 28, 8:34 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 6 Ne Cottonwood, ID | |
| Mar 28, 9:26 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 3 Wsw Georgetown, MT | MESONET STATION MTGTL 2.7 W GEORGETOWN (MT DOT). |
| Mar 28, 9:51 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 6 Se North Fork, ID | MESONET STATION KRCI1 KRILEY CREEK RAWS. |
| Mar 28, 9:51 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 11 Wsw Shoup, ID | MESONET STATION SKFI1 SKULL GULCH. |
| Mar 28, 10:09 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | 13 Ene Sula, MT | MESONET STATION TEPM8 TEPEE PT. |
| Mar 28, 10:47 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Ene Fenn, ID | MESONET STATION FW6604 GRANGEVILLE. |
| Mar 28, 10:51 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 86 | 6 Se North Fork, ID | MESONET STATION KRCI1 KRILEY CREEK RAWS. |
| Mar 28, 11:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Wnw Butte, MT | MESONET STATION MTM46 1.5 W BUTTE (MT-MESO). |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 194 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
- 1278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
841 WWUS75 KMSO 271958 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 MTZ002-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ West Glacier Region- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. The combination of heavy snow and strong wind late Sunday night will produce low visibility with blowing snow and slick conditions at Marias Pass. Four to seven inches of snow is expected at the pass. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ001-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest winds will occur late evening with the cold front passage. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ003-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest winds will accompany the cold front later in the evening. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ004-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest winds will occur with the cold front passage later in the evening. A brief period of heavy snow is expected at Lookout Pass. Snow accumulations at the pass could range between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ043-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches is expected with the cold front and roads could be slick near daybreak. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ005-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Higher gusts are expected between Florence and Stevensville. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ006-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0200Z-210329T1500Z/ Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Gusts to 55 mph are expected at Lolo Pass and Lost Trail Pass. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. Four to seven inches is expected at Lolo Pass...two to four inches is expected at Lost Trail. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ007-282000- /O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0004.210329T0000Z-210329T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0200Z-210329T1500Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. One to three inches of snowfall is expected. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ009-282000- /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0600Z-210329T1500Z/ Western Lemhi County- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. Two to four inches of snow is expected at Williams Creek Summit. * WHERE...Western Lemhi County including Williams Creek Summit. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 9 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ IDZ010-282000- /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0600Z-210329T1500Z/ Eastern Lemhi County- 158 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. A brief period of heavy snow will occur with the cold front. Some roadways may become slick near daybreak Monday. * WHERE...Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ005-282000- /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Clearwater Mountains- 1258 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Two to four inches of snow accumulation is expected. * WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and Pierce. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ IDZ007-282000- /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Orofino/Grangeville Region- 1258 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. One to two inches of snow is expected in the Grangemont Road area. * WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ006-282000- /O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Southern Clearwater Mountains- 1258 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. Snow amounts will range from 2 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$
2 follow-up statements
717 WWUS75 KMSO 281018 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 MTZ002-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ West Glacier Region- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. The combination of heavy snow and strong wind late Sunday night will produce low visibility with blowing snow and slick conditions at Marias Pass. 4 to 7 inches of snow is expected at the pass. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ001-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible along US Highway 2 between Happys Inn and Kila and along Montana Highway 56 near and south of Bull Lake. The strongest winds will occur late Sunday evening with the cold frontal passage. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ003-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest winds will accompany the cold front later in the evening. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ004-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest winds will occur with the cold front passage later in the evening. A brief period of heavy snow is expected at Lookout Pass. 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected at the pass. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ043-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Snow accumulations of 1 and 3 inches are expected with the cold front and roads could be slick near daybreak. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ005-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Higher gusts are expected between Florence and Stevensville. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ006-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0200Z-210329T1500Z/ Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Gusts to 55 mph are expected at Lolo Pass and Lost Trail Pass. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. 4 to 7 inches is expected at Lolo Pass, with 3 to 5 inches at Lost Trail Pass. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ007-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0200Z-210329T1500Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. Up to 2 inches of snow is expected. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ IDZ009-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0600Z-210329T1500Z/ Western Lemhi County- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected at Williams Creek Summit. * WHERE...Western Lemhi County including Williams Creek Summit. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ010-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0600Z-210329T1500Z/ Eastern Lemhi County- 418 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. A brief period of heavy snow will occur with the cold front. Some roadways may become slick near daybreak Monday. * WHERE...Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 9 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ IDZ005-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Clearwater Mountains- 318 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation is expected. * WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and Pierce. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ007-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Orofino/Grangeville Region- 318 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. 1 to 2 inches of snow is expected in the Grangemont Road area. * WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ IDZ006-291030- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.210329T0300Z-210329T1200Z/ Southern Clearwater Mountains- 318 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Between one to two hours of heavy snow, blowing snow and the strongest winds will accompany the cold front passage overnight. A dramatic temperature drop will cause roads to freeze and travel could become treacherous. Snow amounts will range from 2 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
436 WWUS75 KMSO 290846 NPWMSO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 246 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 IDZ005-007-MTZ001-003>005-043-291000- /O.CAN.KMSO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ Northern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region- Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys- Lower Clark Fork Region-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 246 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 /146 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Westerly wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will continue through the morning hours. $$ MTZ002-291200- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ West Glacier Region- 246 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ006-291500- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1500Z/ Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 246 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Gusts to 55 mph are expected at Lolo Pass and Lost Trail Pass. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ007-291500- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1500Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 246 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest to West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ009-291500- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1500Z/ Western Lemhi County- 246 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Lemhi County including Williams Creek Summit. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 9 AM MDT Monday. * 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. && $$ IDZ010-291500- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1500Z/ Eastern Lemhi County- 246 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IDZ006-291200- /O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/ Southern Clearwater Mountains- 146 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Missoula, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 10:43 AM PDT | Red Flag Warning | MSO | Beaverhead, Jefferson, Madison, Silver Bow | 31 hr |
Nearby
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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.