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High Wind Watch 7, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind watch at Feb 18, 2021, 2:42 PM MST. It took effect at Feb 21, 2021, 12:00 AM MST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Feb 18, 2021, 2:42 PM MST (21:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 21, 2021, 12:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 20, 2021, 3:39 AM MST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
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594 WWUS75 KTFX 182142 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 242 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 MTZ009-010-044-048-191200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T1300Z-210222T2200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 242 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph, are possible. Isolated wind gusts approaching 80 mph are possible in wind prone areas along the immediate Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier, Toole and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting of snow could lead to reduced visibility and lane obstructions; however, confidence in the snowpack and the resulting severity of blowing and drifting of snow is low at this time. 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. && Moldan $$ MTZ012-013-045-046-049-050-191200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T1900Z-210222T2200Z/ Cascade-Chouteau-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Judith Basin- Including Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 242 PM MST Thu Feb 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, are possible. * WHERE...Cascade, Chouteau, Liberty, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton and Judith Basin. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. A few local power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && Moldan $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/greatfalls
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723 WWUS75 KTFX 191032 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 332 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 MTZ009-010-044-048-192300- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T1300Z-210222T2200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 332 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front, Toole, Northern Rocky Mountain Front and Eastern Glacier. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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. && $$ MTZ012-013-045-046-049-050-192300- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T1900Z-210222T2200Z/ Cascade-Chouteau-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Judith Basin- Including Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 332 AM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 60 mph are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Teton, Judith Basin, Eastern Pondera, Liberty, Cascade and Chouteau. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/greatfalls
373 WWUS75 KTFX 192032 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 132 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 MTZ014-201200- /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T1300Z-210223T1200Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, and Rogers Pass 132 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, are possible. * WHERE...Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles or those pulling trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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. && Moldan $$ MTZ051-054-201200- /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T2200Z-210223T1200Z/ Fergus-Meagher- Including Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, Grass Range, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 132 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, are possible. * WHERE...Fergus and Meagher. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && Moldan $$ MTZ009-010-048-201200- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T0700Z-210223T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 132 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph, are possible. Isolated wind gusts approaching 90 mph are possible in wind prone areas along the immediate Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front, Northern Rocky Mountain Front and Eastern Glacier. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles or those pulling trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing snow is possible west of United States Highway 89, which could lead to near-whiteout conditions at times for areas like Babb, Saint Mary, East Glacier, and Heart Butte. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility at times east of United States Highway 89. 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. && Moldan $$ MTZ012-013-044>046-049-050-201200- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T1300Z-210223T1200Z/ Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Judith Basin- Including Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 132 PM MST Fri Feb 19 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Teton, Judith Basin, Eastern Pondera, Toole, Liberty, Cascade and Chouteau. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel may become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && Moldan $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/greatfalls
928 WWUS75 KTFX 201039 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 339 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 MTZ009-010-048-202300- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T0700Z-210223T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0004.210221T0700Z-210223T0500Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 339 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 10 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are possible, which could reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ012>014-044>046-049-050-202300- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T1300Z-210223T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0004.210221T1300Z-210223T0500Z/ Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole- Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin- Including Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 339 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Cascade, Chouteau, Central and Southern Lewis and Clark, Toole, Liberty, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton and Judith Basin. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ051-054-202300- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0007.210221T2200Z-210223T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0004.210221T2200Z-210223T0500Z/ Fergus-Meagher- Including Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, Grass Range, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 339 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Fergus and Meagher. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 10 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong 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. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ011-047-202300- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0004.210221T2200Z-210223T0500Z/ Hill-Blaine- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Chinook, Harlem, and Hays 339 AM MST Sat Feb 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Hill and Blaine. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 10 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/greatfalls
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Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Feb 18, 3:24 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | TFX | 40 hr |
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