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High Wind Watch 18, NWS Great Falls, MT

November 29, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind watch at Nov 29, 2021, 2:52 AM MST. It took effect at Nov 30, 2021, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Nov 29, 2021, 2:52 AM MST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 30, 2021, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 29, 2021, 1:21 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

As transmitted.

976 
WWUS75 KTFX 290952
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
252 AM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

MTZ009-010-048-300000-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0018.211130T2100Z-211202T0600Z/
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 Mon Nov 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts mostly up to 70 mph 
  possible, but gusts up to 85 mph possible closer to the Rocky 
  Mountain Front.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

SC
1 follow-up statement
839 
WWUS75 KTFX 292021
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
121 PM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

MTZ009-010-048-301200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0018.211130T2100Z-211202T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0016.211130T1900Z-211202T1300Z/
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
121 PM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM MST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 Noon Tuesday to 6 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles or those pulling 
  trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-301200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0019.211201T0400Z-211202T0400Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Stanford, Cascade,
Great Falls, Belt, and Hobson
121 PM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cascade and Judith Basin Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Moldan

The office that day

Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 29, 1:21 PM MSTHigh Wind WatchTFX11 hr
Nov 29, 1:21 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningTFX3 days

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