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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Missoula, MT

November 13, 20214 counties in Montana

NWS Missoula, MT issued this wind advisory at Nov 13, 2021, 1:30 PM MST for 4 counties in Montana. It took effect at Nov 14, 2021, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 13, 2021, 1:30 PM MST (20:30 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 14, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 14, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Deer Lodge County, MT, Granite County, MT, Powell County, MT, Silver Bow County, MT

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:29 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

Great_falls, MT (KTFX), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 225 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, Great_falls, MT at 12:00Z on 2021-11-13Temperature 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, Great_falls, MT at 12:00Z on 2021-11-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 239 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
1764 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
239 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
400 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

899 
WWUS75 KMSO 132030
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
130 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

MTZ007-142030-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0011.211114T1600Z-211115T0100Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
130 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
694 
WWUS75 KMSO 132204
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
304 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

MTZ003-150400-
/O.NEW.KMSO.LW.Y.0008.211114T1600Z-211115T0400Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
304 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
FLATHEAD LAKE...

* WHAT...Waves 1 to 3 feet with south winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 35 mph expected on Flathead Lake.

* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves will create hazardous 
  conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

MTZ007-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0011.211114T1600Z-211115T0100Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
304 PM MST Sat Nov 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
871 
WWUS75 KMSO 142012
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
112 PM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

MTZ007-160200-
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211116T0200Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211115T0100Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
112 PM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
  up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph, isolated higher gusts possible.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through late Monday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ003-160200-
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211115T2200Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.LW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-211115T0400Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
112 PM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING FOR FLATHEAD LAKE...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory on Flathead Lake, waves 1 to 3
  feet with south winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For
  the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
  to 40 mph, isolated higher gusts possible.

* WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and 
  Polson.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon 
  through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-002-004-160200-
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211115T2200Z-211116T0600Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-West Glacier Region-
Lower Clark Fork Region-
112 PM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph,
  isolated higher gusts possible.

* WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region, West Glacier Region and Lower 
  Clark Fork Region.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-006-043-160200-
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.A.0005.211116T0200Z-211116T1200Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
112 PM MST Sun Nov 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph,
  isolated higher gusts possible.

* WHERE...Bitterroot Valley, Missoula, Highway 93 Sula to Lost 
  Trail Pass, Lolo Pass, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, 
  Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to 
  Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 13, 1:30 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOFlathead, Lake, Lincoln, Sanders15 hr
Nov 13, 3:04 PM MSTLake Wind AdvisoryMSOFlathead, Lake, Sanders30 hr

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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.