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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Great Falls, MT

October 26, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Oct 26, 2021, 2:37 AM MDT. It took effect at Oct 27, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Oct 26, 2021, 2:37 AM MDT (08:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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195 
WWUS75 KTFX 260837
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
237 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

MTZ009-010-048-262115-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0012.211027T0600Z-211028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.211027T0600Z-211028T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Southern Rocky
Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Augusta, and Cut Bank
237 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front, including all of Glacier County.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Halloween decorations could 
  become damaged or blow away if not properly secured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MTZ012>014-044>046-049-050-054-262115-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0012.211027T1200Z-211028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.211027T1000Z-211028T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-
Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Shelby, Martinsdale, Fairfield, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass,
Sunburst, Great Falls, Flesher Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Lincoln,
Brady, Stanford, Cascade, Dutton, Chester, Conrad, Big Sandy,
Carter, Whitlash, Helena, Fort Benton, White Sulphur Springs,
Belt, and Hobson
237 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cascade, Judith Basin, Meagher, Chouteau, Eastern Pondera, 
  Eastern Teton, Liberty, Toole, and Central and Southern Lewis and 
  Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Halloween decorations could become damaged or blow away if not 
  properly secured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MTZ011-047-051-262115-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0012.211027T1200Z-211028T0000Z/
Hill-Blaine-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Hays, Lewistown Divide,
Rudyard, Rocky Boy, Havre, Winifred, Grass Range, Lewistown,
Chinook, and Harlem
237 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Fergus, Blaine and Hill Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Halloween decorations could become damaged or blow away if not 
  properly secured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Ludwig
6 follow-up statements
308 
WWUS75 KTFX 262107
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
307 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

MTZ011-047-051-262215-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0012.211027T1200Z-211028T0000Z/
Hill-Blaine-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Hays, Lewistown Divide,
Rudyard, Rocky Boy, Havre, Winifred, Grass Range, Lewistown,
Chinook, and Harlem
307 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Impactful high winds are no longer expected in the area.

$$

MTZ009-010-048-270945-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.211027T0600Z-211028T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Southern Rocky
Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Augusta, and Cut Bank
307 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM 
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front, including all of Glacier County.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

MTZ012>014-044>046-049-050-054-270945-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.211027T1000Z-211028T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-
Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Shelby, Martinsdale, Fairfield, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass,
Sunburst, Great Falls, Flesher Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Lincoln,
Brady, Stanford, Cascade, Dutton, Chester, Conrad, Big Sandy,
Carter, Whitlash, Helena, Fort Benton, White Sulphur Springs,
Belt, and Hobson
307 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM MDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cascade, Judith Basin, Meagher, Chouteau, Eastern Pondera, 
  Eastern Teton, Liberty, Toole and Central and Southern Lewis and 
  Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

Kredensor
461 
WWUS75 KTFX 270421
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1021 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

MTZ009-010-048-271100-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.211027T0600Z-211028T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Southern Rocky
Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Augusta, and Cut Bank
1021 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front, including all of Glacier County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Halloween decorations could become damaged or 
  blow away if not properly secured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

MTZ012>014-044>046-049-050-054-271100-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.211027T1000Z-211028T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-
Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Shelby, Martinsdale, Fairfield, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass,
Sunburst, Great Falls, Flesher Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Lincoln,
Brady, Stanford, Cascade, Dutton, Chester, Conrad, Big Sandy,
Carter, Whitlash, Helena, Fort Benton, White Sulphur Springs,
Belt, and Hobson
1021 PM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cascade, Judith Basin, Meagher, Chouteau, Eastern Pondera, 
  Eastern Teton, Liberty, Toole and Central and Southern Lewis and 
  Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Halloween decorations could become damaged or 
  blow away if not properly secured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$
065 
WWUS75 KTFX 270910
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

MTZ009-010-048-272200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Southern Rocky
Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Augusta, and Cut Bank
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front, including all of Glacier County.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Halloween decorations could become damaged or blow away if not 
  properly secured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

MTZ012>014-044>046-049-050-054-272200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.211027T1000Z-211028T0000Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-
Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Shelby, Martinsdale, Fairfield, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass,
Sunburst, Great Falls, Flesher Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Lincoln,
Brady, Stanford, Cascade, Dutton, Chester, Conrad, Big Sandy,
Carter, Whitlash, Helena, Fort Benton, White Sulphur Springs,
Belt, and Hobson
310 AM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cascade, Judith Basin, Meagher, Chouteau, Eastern Pondera, 
  Eastern Teton, Liberty, Toole and Central and Southern Lewis and 
  Clark Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Halloween decorations could become damaged or blow away if not 
  properly secured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

AM
915 
WWUS75 KTFX 271855
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1255 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

MTZ009-010-012>014-044>046-048>050-054-280000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Cascade-Chouteau-
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-Liberty-Eastern
Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-
Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Shelby, Martinsdale, Fairfield, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass,
Sunburst, Marias Pass, Choteau, Logan Pass, Great Falls, Flesher
Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Lincoln, Brady, Stanford, Browning, Bynum,
Augusta, Cascade, Dutton, Chester, Conrad, Big Sandy, Carter,
Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Whitlash, Helena, Fort Benton, White
Sulphur Springs, Hobson, and Belt
1255 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Central and North Central Montana.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Halloween decorations could become damaged or blow away if not 
  properly secured. Areas of blowing dust could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive, especially in areas of blowing dust.

&&

$$

Moldan
625 
WWUS75 KTFX 272029
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
229 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

MTZ009-280600-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0013.211029T0300Z-211029T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Logan Pass, Heart Butte,
Browning, and Marias Pass
229 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 40 to 
  50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MDT this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Halloween decorations could become damaged or blow away if not 
  properly secured. Areas of blowing dust could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive, especially in areas of blowing dust.

&&

$$

MTZ010-012>014-044>046-048>050-054-280000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Eastern Glacier-Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and
Clark-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Shelby, Martinsdale, Fairfield, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass,
Sunburst, Choteau, Great Falls, Flesher Pass, Kings Hill Pass,
Lincoln, Brady, Stanford, Bynum, Augusta, Cascade, Dutton,
Chester, Conrad, Big Sandy, Carter, Cut Bank, Whitlash, Helena,
Fort Benton, White Sulphur Springs, Hobson, and Belt
229 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Central and North Central Montana.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  Halloween decorations could become damaged or blow away if not 
  properly secured. Areas of blowing dust could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive, especially in areas of blowing dust.

&&

$$

Moldan
904 
WWUS75 KTFX 272351
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
551 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

MTZ009-281100-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0013.211029T0300Z-211029T1500Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Logan Pass, Heart Butte,
Browning, and Marias Pass
551 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH 
FRIDAY MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

MTZ010-012>014-044>046-048>050-054-280100-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Eastern Glacier-Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and
Clark-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Shelby, Martinsdale, Fairfield, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass,
Sunburst, Choteau, Great Falls, Flesher Pass, Kings Hill Pass,
Lincoln, Brady, Stanford, Bynum, Augusta, Cascade, Dutton,
Chester, Conrad, Big Sandy, Carter, Cut Bank, Whitlash, Helena,
Fort Benton, White Sulphur Springs, Hobson, and Belt
551 PM MDT Wed Oct 27 2021

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

The threat has ended.

$$

RG

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