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High Wind Watch 3, NWS Great Falls, MT

January 9, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind watch at Jan 9, 2021, 2:03 PM MST. It took effect at Jan 11, 2021, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Jan 9, 2021, 2:03 PM MST (21:03 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 11, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 10, 2021, 1:18 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

As transmitted.

825 
WWUS75 KTFX 092103
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
203 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

MTZ045-054-092215-
/O.CAN.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T2200Z/
Liberty-Meagher-
203 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Areas of dense fog are dissipating. Thus the dense fog advisory
has been cancelled.

$$

MTZ011-047-101200-
/O.EXT.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1500Z/
Hill-Blaine-
Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays
203 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Blaine and Hill.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
  Some frost on roadways will also make for slippery conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MTZ014-053-101200-
/O.EXT.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Broadwater-
Including MacDonald Pass, Toston, Townsend, and Winston
203 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
  Some frost on roadways will also make for slippery conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-044-101200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0003.210111T1600Z-210112T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, 
and Sunburst
203 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT
FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts around 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier and 
  Toole.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
335 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
810 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

MTZ011-047-101200-
/O.CON.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1500Z/
Hill-Blaine-
Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays
810 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Blaine and Hill.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
  Some frost on roadways will also make for slippery conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MTZ014-053-101200-
/O.CON.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Broadwater-
Including MacDonald Pass, Toston, Townsend, and Winston
810 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of fog redeveloping tonight in the Helena Valley
  with visibility locally one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
  Some frost on roadways will also make for slippery conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-044-101200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0003.210111T1600Z-210112T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, 
and Sunburst
810 PM MST Sat Jan 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier and 
  Toole.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. A few local power outages are possible. 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
256 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
220 AM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

MTZ014-053-101030-
/O.CAN.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Broadwater-
220 AM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Areas of dense fog remain in lower portions of the Helena valley,
but overall extent of fog areas has become smaller.

$$

MTZ011-047-101700-
/O.EXT.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1700Z/
Hill-Blaine-
Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays
220 AM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Blaine and Hill.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MTZ009-010-044-102200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0003.210111T1600Z-210112T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, 
and Sunburst
220 AM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier and 
  Toole.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. A few local power outages are possible. 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
904 
WWUS75 KTFX 101651
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
951 AM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

MTZ011-047-101800-
/O.EXP.KTFX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1700Z/
Hill-Blaine-
Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays
951 AM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM MST THIS MORNING...

The Dense Fog Advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 AM for Hill
and Blaine Counties. Fog continues to dissipate with increasing
daylight; however, some areas in the Milk and Missouri River
Valleys in Blaine County may continue to see low visibilities to
around half of a mile for the next one to two hours.

$$

MTZ009-010-044-110500-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0003.210111T1600Z-210112T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, 
and Sunburst
951 AM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Northern Rocky Mountain Front and 
  Toole.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. A few local power outages are possible. 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
957 
WWUS75 KTFX 102018
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
118 PM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

MTZ009-010-044-102130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0003.210111T1600Z-210112T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-
118 PM MST Sun Jan 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH FOR MONDAY IS CANCELLED...

The High Wind Watch for the Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern
Glacier, and Toole from Monday morning through Monday afternoon
has been canceled. Breezy to at times strong winds are expected 
on Monday across the region; however, high winds in excess of 58 
mph are no longer expected. Additional chances for high winds are 
possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

$$

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

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