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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Missoula, MT

December 3, 20216 counties in Montana; Lemhi County, Idaho

NWS Missoula, MT issued this wind advisory at Dec 3, 2021, 1:29 PM MST for 6 counties in Montana; Lemhi County, Idaho. It took effect at Dec 4, 2021, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2021, 1:29 PM MST (20:29 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Dec 4, 2021, 7:00 PM MST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Lemhi County, ID, Deer Lodge County, MT, Granite County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Powell County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, Silver Bow County, MT

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:32 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 258 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 2021-12-03Temperature 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 2021-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 199 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1190 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
103 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
418 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

174 
WWUS75 KMSO 032029
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
129 PM MST Fri Dec 3 2021

MTZ007-042030-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.211204T1600Z-211205T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
129 PM MST Fri Dec 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Gusts over 50 mph are possible in typically winder 
  locations such as MacDonald Pass. 

* SNOW...While winds will be the main impact, there is potential
  for snow showers that will cause a reduction of visibility and
  rapidly changing road conditions.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-042030-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.211204T1800Z-211205T0100Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
129 PM MST Fri Dec 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
497 
WWUS75 KMSO 041008
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
308 AM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

MTZ007-050300-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.211204T1600Z-211205T0300Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
308 AM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Gusts over 50 mph are possible in typically winder 
  locations such as MacDonald Pass.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MTZ005-050100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.211204T1800Z-211205T0100Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
308 AM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$
055 
WWUS75 KMSO 041755
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1055 AM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

IDZ009-010-050200-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.211204T2000Z-211205T0200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1055 AM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Gusts over 50 mph are possible in the higher
  elevations including Williams Creek Summit.

* WHERE...Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93
  Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-050300-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1055 AM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  Gusts over 50 mph are possible in typically winder locations
  such as MacDonald Pass and also Interstate 15 near Butte.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MTZ005-050100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.211204T1800Z-211205T0100Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1055 AM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Gusts to 50 mph are possible in the Bitterroot Valley.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$
353 
WWUS75 KMSO 050030
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
530 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

MTZ005-050130-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211205T0100Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
530 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...


$$

MTZ007-050300-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
530 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-050200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211205T0200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
530 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Gusts over 50 mph are possible in the higher 
  elevations including Williams Creek Summit.

* WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, 
  Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$
730 
WWUS75 KMSO 050136
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
636 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

MTZ007-050245-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
636 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

IDZ009-010-050245-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211205T0200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
636 PM MST Sat Dec 4 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 3, 1:25 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSODeer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral and 5 more46 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.