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High Wind Warning 14, NWS Great Falls, MT

November 24, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Nov 24, 2021, 11:47 AM MST. It took effect at Nov 25, 2021, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for 36 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Nov 24, 2021, 11:47 AM MST (18:47 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 25, 2021, 12:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 26, 2021, 12:00 PM MST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1147 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

MTZ012-013-050-242000-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0016.211125T1200Z-211126T0300Z/
Cascade-Chouteau-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Carter, Stanford,
Cascade, Great Falls, Fort Benton, Hobson, Big Sandy, and Belt
1147 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

A few wind gusts may reach the 60 mph threshold for high winds, but 
these wind gusts will be isolated to locations along the immediate 
eastern slopes of the Little Belt and Highwood mountain ranges.

$$

MTZ009-010-048-251215-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0016.211125T0600Z-211126T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0014.211125T0700Z-211126T0000Z/
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
1147 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 5 PM MST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CC
6 follow-up statements
257 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
316 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

MTZ009-010-048-260000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T0000Z/
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
316 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this 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...

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

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AM
461 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
719 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

MTZ011-013-044-045-047-050-051-252200-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1300Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Hays, Raynesford, Carter,
Shelby, Sunburst, Rudyard, Rocky Boy, Whitlash, Havre, Winifred,
Grass Range, Lewistown Divide, Chester, Stanford, Fort Benton,
Lewistown, Chinook, Harlem, Big Sandy, and Hobson
719 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Fergus, Judith Basin, Blaine, Chouteau, Hill, Liberty and 
  Toole Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  High winds may move loose debris and light weight objects. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-048-252200-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1900Z/
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
719 AM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 80 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  High winds may move loose debris and light weight objects. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

RG
974 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
152 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

MTZ012-261300-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1300Z/
Cascade-
Including the following locations: Cascade, Great Falls, and Belt
152 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cascade County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  High winds may move loose debris and light weight objects. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-048-261300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1900Z/
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
152 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 80 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  High winds may move loose debris and light weight objects. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MTZ011-013-044-045-047-050-051-261300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1300Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Hays, Raynesford, Carter,
Shelby, Sunburst, Rudyard, Rocky Boy, Whitlash, Havre, Winifred,
Grass Range, Lewistown Divide, Chester, Stanford, Fort Benton,
Lewistown, Chinook, Harlem, Big Sandy, and Hobson
152 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Fergus, Judith Basin, Blaine, Chouteau, Hill, Liberty and 
  Toole Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. 
  High winds may move loose debris and light weight objects. 
  Isolated power outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

RG
240 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1042 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

MTZ009-010-048-261900-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1900Z/
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
1042 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST Friday.

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

$$

MTZ011>013-044-045-047-050-051-261300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1300Z/
Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Shelby, Havre,
Sunburst, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, Lewistown, Hays,
Stanford, Rudyard, Cascade, Grass Range, Chester, Chinook,
Harlem, Big Sandy, Carter, Rocky Boy, Whitlash, Winifred, Fort
Benton, Belt, and Hobson
1042 PM MST Thu Nov 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Blaine, Chouteau, Hill, 
  Liberty and Toole Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Friday.

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

$$
237 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
534 AM MST Fri Nov 26 2021

MTZ011>013-044-045-047-050-051-261345-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1300Z/
Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Shelby, Havre,
Sunburst, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, Lewistown, Hays,
Stanford, Rudyard, Cascade, Grass Range, Chester, Chinook,
Harlem, Big Sandy, Carter, Rocky Boy, Whitlash, Winifred, Fort
Benton, Belt, and Hobson
534 AM MST Fri Nov 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

The threat has ended. Strong winds are diminishing. 

$$

MTZ009-010-048-261900-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1900Z/
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
534 AM MST Fri Nov 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until Noon MST today.

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

$$
777 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1152 AM MST Fri Nov 26 2021

MTZ009-010-048-262000-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211126T1900Z/
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
1152 AM MST Fri Nov 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY...

The High Wind Warning for the Rocky Mountain Front and Eastern 
Glacier County will be allowed to expire at noon. While isolated and 
infrequent gusts approaching 60 mph will remain possible over the 
next several hours, especially in the Cut Bank Area, winds are 
expected to decrease through the remainder of the afternoon hours. 
High profile vehicles or those pulling trailer are urged to continue 
to exercise caution across the region.

$$

Moldan

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