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High Wind Watch 7, NWS Great Falls, MT

February 18, 2021

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

The text

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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
3 follow-up statements
723 
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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 
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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
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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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