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High Wind Warning 15, NWS Great Falls, MT

November 27, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Nov 27, 2021, 2:52 AM MST. It took effect at Nov 27, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Nov 27, 2021, 2:52 AM MST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 27, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 29, 2021, 12:00 AM MST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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100 
WWUS75 KTFX 270952
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
252 AM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

MTZ009-010-048-272300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0017.211128T0300Z-211129T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0015.211128T0300Z-211129T0300Z/
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
252 AM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph 
  possible. Wind gusts up to 100 mph possible along the immediate 
  Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibility over the 
  plains.

$$

MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-272300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0017.211128T1500Z-211129T0300Z/
Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine-
Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Shelby, Fairfield,
Sunburst, Conrad, Havre, Great Falls, Lewistown, Hays, Brady,
Stanford, Rudyard, Cascade, Grass Range, Lewistown Divide,
Dutton, Chester, Chinook, Harlem, Big Sandy, Carter, Rocky Boy,
Whitlash, Winifred, Fort Benton, Belt, and Hobson
252 AM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH 
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Pierce
4 follow-up statements
135 
WWUS75 KTFX 271923
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1223 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

MTZ012-050-281200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0017.211128T1500Z-211129T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0015.211128T0900Z-211129T0700Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Stanford, Cascade,
Great Falls, Hobson, and Belt
1223 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST 
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Cascade and Judith Basin Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to Midnight MST Sunday Night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles or those pulling trailers. Blowing dust could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ011-013-044>047-049-051-281200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0017.211128T1500Z-211129T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0015.211128T1500Z-211129T0700Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Eastern Teton-
Fergus-
Including the following locations: Fairfield, Hays, Harlem,
Carter, Shelby, Sunburst, Rudyard, Rocky Boy, Whitlash, Havre,
Winifred, Grass Range, Lewistown Divide, Dutton, Chester, Fort
Benton, Lewistown, Chinook, Conrad, Big Sandy, and Brady
1223 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST 
SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Fergus, Blaine, Chouteau, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton, 
  Hill, Liberty and Toole Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to Midnight MST Sunday Night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles or those pulling trailers. Blowing dust could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-048-281200-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0015.211128T0300Z-211129T0700Z/
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
1223 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 
MIDNIGHT MST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph, are 
  expected. Wind gusts to around 100 mph are possible along the 
  immediate Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to Midnight MST Sunday Night.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles or those pulling 
  trailers. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong will make driving hazardous, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Know your vehicles limits. If possible, consider 
delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an 
alternate route.

&&

$$

Moldan
984 
WWUS75 KTFX 280951
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
251 AM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

MTZ009-010-048-290100-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211129T0700Z/
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
251 AM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph, are 
  expected. Wind gusts to around 100 mph are possible along the 
  immediate Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles or those pulling 
  trailers. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong will make driving hazardous, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Know your vehicles limits. If possible, consider 
delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an 
alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-290100-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211129T0700Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Stanford, Cascade,
Great Falls, Belt, and Hobson
251 AM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Cascade and Judith Basin Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles or those pulling trailers. Blowing dust could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ011-013-044>047-049-051-290100-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0015.211128T1500Z-211129T0700Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Eastern Teton-
Fergus-
Including the following locations: Fairfield, Hays, Harlem,
Carter, Shelby, Sunburst, Rudyard, Rocky Boy, Whitlash, Havre,
Winifred, Grass Range, Lewistown Divide, Dutton, Chester, Fort
Benton, Lewistown, Chinook, Conrad, Big Sandy, and Brady
251 AM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Fergus, Blaine, Chouteau, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton, 
  Hill, Liberty and Toole Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles or those pulling trailers. Blowing dust could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SC
745 
WWUS75 KTFX 282110
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
210 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

MTZ009-010-048-290700-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211129T0700Z/
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
210 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph, are 
  occurring. Wind gusts to around 100 mph are possible along the 
  immediate Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles or those pulling 
  trailers. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Know your vehicles limits. If possible, consider delaying travel 
during the period of highest winds or finding an
alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ011-013-044>047-049-051-290700-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211129T0700Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Eastern Teton-
Fergus-
Including the following locations: Fairfield, Hays, Harlem,
Carter, Shelby, Sunburst, Rudyard, Rocky Boy, Whitlash, Havre,
Winifred, Grass Range, Lewistown Divide, Dutton, Chester, Fort
Benton, Lewistown, Chinook, Conrad, Big Sandy, and Brady
210 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Fergus, Blaine, Chouteau, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton, 
  Hill, Liberty and Toole Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles or those pulling trailers. Blowing dust could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-290700-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211129T0700Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Stanford, Cascade,
Great Falls, Belt, and Hobson
210 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Cascade and Judith Basin Counties.

* WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

Moldan
812 
WWUS75 KTFX 290636
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1136 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

MTZ009>013-044>051-290745-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211129T0700Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Hill-Cascade-
Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine-Southern Rocky
Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including the following locations: Fairfield, Rocky Boy, Shelby,
Havre, Cut Bank, Raynesford, Sunburst, Marias Pass, Choteau,
Logan Pass, Great Falls, Lewistown, Hays, Brady, Stanford,
Browning, Rudyard, Bynum, Augusta, Cascade, Grass Range,
Lewistown Divide, Dutton, Chester, Chinook, Conrad, Big Sandy,
Harlem, Carter, Heart Butte, Whitlash, Winifred, Fort Benton,
Hobson, and Belt
1136 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

Strong winds are diminishing and the high wind warning will be 
allowed to expire at Midnight.

$$

Pierce

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