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High Wind Watch 22, NWS Great Falls, MT

December 6, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind watch at Dec 6, 2021, 2:55 AM MST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Dec 6, 2021, 2:55 AM MST (09:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 7, 2021, 2:22 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

As transmitted.

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WWUS75 KTFX 060955
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
255 AM MST Mon Dec 6 2021

MTZ009-010-048-070100-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0022.211208T0300Z-211209T0300Z/
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
255 AM MST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds of mostly 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph are possible, but gusts up to 75 mph are possible closer to 
  the Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* 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. Areas of blowing snow may also reduce 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

SC
2 follow-up statements
093 
WWUS75 KTFX 062032
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
132 PM MST Mon Dec 6 2021

MTZ009-010-048-071300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.211208T0300Z-211209T0300Z/
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
132 PM MST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds of mostly 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph are possible, but gusts up to 75 mph are possible closer to 
  the Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* 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. Areas of blowing snow may also reduce 
  visibility at times.

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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CC
979 
WWUS75 KTFX 070922
NPWTFX

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

The office that day

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