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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at May 18, 2021, 10:04 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2021, 10:04 AM MDT (16:04 UTC)
- Expired
- May 18, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
The text
As transmitted.
844 WWUS75 KTFX 181604 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1004 AM MDT Tue May 18 2021 MTZ009-010-190200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0007.210518T1604Z-210519T0200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, and Cut Bank 1004 AM MDT Tue May 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts near 65 mph occurring. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front and Eastern Glacier. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and cause local power outages. Travel will be somewhat difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/greatfalls
2 follow-up statements
114 WWUS75 KTFX 182044 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 244 PM MDT Tue May 18 2021 MTZ009-010-190200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210519T0200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, and Cut Bank 244 PM MDT Tue May 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier and Northern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/greatfalls
197 WWUS75 KTFX 190139 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 739 PM MDT Tue May 18 2021 MTZ009-010-190245- /O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210519T0200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, and Cut Bank 739 PM MDT Tue May 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to diminish this evening and the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. Continue to use caution if traveling as wind gusts may approach 50 mph at times through the evening hours. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/greatfalls
The office that day
Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2:36 PM MDT | Winter Storm Warning | TFX | 66 hr | |
| May 18, 2:36 PM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | TFX | 66 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.