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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Great Falls, MT

January 4, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind watch at Jan 4, 2021, 2:36 PM MST. It took effect at Jan 5, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Jan 4, 2021, 2:36 PM MST (21:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 5, 2021, 2:12 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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WWUS75 KTFX 042136
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
236 PM MST Mon Jan 4 2021

MTZ009-048-050945-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0300Z-210106T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, Choteau, 
and Augusta
236 PM MST Mon Jan 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. Reduced visibility in blowing snow. 

* WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front and Southern Rocky 
  Mountain Front.

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

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility, at 
  times. Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

MTZ010-050945-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0900Z-210106T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including Cut Bank
236 PM MST Mon Jan 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible. Reduced visibility in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility, at 
  times. Travel may become difficult for high profile vehicles. G

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/greatfalls
3 follow-up statements
738 
WWUS75 KTFX 050245
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National Weather Service Great Falls MT
745 PM MST Mon Jan 4 2021

MTZ009-048-051200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0300Z-210106T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, Choteau, 
and Augusta
745 PM MST Mon Jan 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and Northern Rocky 
  Mountain Front.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

MTZ010-051200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0900Z-210106T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including Cut Bank
745 PM MST Mon Jan 4 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/greatfalls
414 
WWUS75 KTFX 050955
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
255 AM MST Tue Jan 5 2021

MTZ009-048-052300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0300Z-210106T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, Choteau, 
and Augusta
255 AM MST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and Northern Rocky 
  Mountain Front.

* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

MTZ010-052300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0900Z-210106T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
Including Cut Bank
255 AM MST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/greatfalls
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WWUS75 KTFX 052112
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
212 PM MST Tue Jan 5 2021

MTZ009-048-052215-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0300Z-210106T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
212 PM MST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Southwest winds will strengthen again tonight with gusts up to 65
mph likely late tonight through Wednesday morning. Isolated gusts
in excess of 70 mph are possible near the immediate east slopes 
of the Rocky Mountain Front. While these winds are below high wind
warning thresholds, some blowing and drifting of snow may 
redevelop in areas where snow cover exists. 

$$

MTZ010-052215-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0002.210106T0900Z-210106T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier-
212 PM MST Tue Jan 5 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Southwest winds will strengthen again tonight with gusts to around 
50 mph likely Wednesday morning.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/greatfalls

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