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High Wind Warning 18, NWS Great Falls, MT

December 7, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Dec 7, 2021, 2:22 AM MST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 7, 2021, 2:22 AM MST (09:22 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 8, 2021, 6:43 PM MST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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979 
WWUS75 KTFX 070922
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
222 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

MTZ009-048-072300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0022.211208T0300Z-211209T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0018.211208T0300Z-211209T0300Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
222 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* 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 snow may also reduce 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ010-072300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0022.211208T0300Z-211209T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0018.211208T0900Z-211209T0300Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including the following locations: Cut Bank
222 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Hoenisch
5 follow-up statements
219 
WWUS75 KTFX 072127
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
227 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

MTZ009-048-081230-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.211208T0300Z-211209T0300Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
227 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* 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 snow may also reduce 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ010-081230-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.211208T0900Z-211209T0300Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including the following locations: Cut Bank
227 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Ludwig
145 
WWUS75 KTFX 080911
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
211 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

MTZ009-048-090300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
211 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph, but gusts 
  could approach 90 mph closer to the mountains.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this 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 snow may also reduce 
  visibility at times, mainly close to the mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ010-090300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including the following locations: Cut Bank
211 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

SC
500 
WWUS75 KTFX 080933
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
233 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

MTZ012-050-090045-
/O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Stanford, Cascade,
Great Falls, Belt, and Hobson
233 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cascade and Judith Basin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-090045-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
233 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph, but gusts 
  could approach 90 mph closer to the mountains.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this 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 snow may also reduce 
  visibility at times, mainly close to the mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ010-090045-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including the following locations: Cut Bank
233 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

SC
902 
WWUS75 KTFX 082118
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
218 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

MTZ009-048-090300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
218 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph, but gusts 
  could approach 95 mph closer to the mountains.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this 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 snow may also reduce 
  visibility at times, mainly close to the mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ010-090300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including the following locations: Cut Bank
218 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-090300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Stanford, Cascade,
Great Falls, Belt, and Hobson
218 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cascade and Judith Basin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AM
471 
WWUS75 KTFX 090143
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
643 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

MTZ009-010-012-048-050-090245-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211209T0300Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Cascade-Southern
Rocky Mountain Front-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Stanford,
Choteau, Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Augusta, Cascade, Cut
Bank, Raynesford, Great Falls, Hobson, and Belt
643 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended. High winds have diminished.

$$

Pierce

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