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High Wind Watch 9, NWS Great Falls, MT

March 26, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind watch at Mar 26, 2021, 3:06 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .

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Issued: Mar 26, 2021, 3:06 PM MDT (21:06 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 28, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired: Mar 27, 2021, 1:36 PM MDT
In force
Issued by: NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

As transmitted.

984 
WWUS75 KTFX 262106
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
306 PM MDT Fri Mar 26 2021

MTZ009-010-012-014-044>046-048-049-270915-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T1800Z-210329T1200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Cascade-
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Toole-Liberty-
Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, 
Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Flesher Pass, 
Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, 
Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, 
and Dutton
306 PM MDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  possible over the plains, 40 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph
  along the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier, 
  Cascade, Central and Southern Lewis and Clark, Toole, Liberty, 
  Eastern Pondera, Southern Rocky Mountain Front and Eastern 
  Teton.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 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.

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

2 follow-up statements

924 
WWUS75 KTFX 270829
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
229 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

MTZ009-048-272300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T1800Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0006.210328T0600Z-210329T1200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, Choteau, 
and Augusta
229 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph,
  are expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT 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 or those pulling trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently.
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant
  reductions in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 

&&

Moldan

$$

MTZ010-044-046-272300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T1800Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0006.210328T1200Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Glacier-Toole-Eastern Pondera-
Including Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Brady, and Conrad
229 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph,
  are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Toole and Eastern Pondera.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT 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 or those pulling trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently.
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant
  reductions in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 

&&

Moldan

$$

MTZ011-013-047-050-051-054-272300-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T1800Z-210329T1800Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus-Meagher-
Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Fort Benton, Carter, 
Big Sandy, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, 
Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, Grass Range, Martinsdale, 
Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs
229 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, are 
  possible.

* WHERE...Hill, Chouteau, Blaine, Judith Basin, Fergus and 
  Meagher.

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

* 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 or those pulling
  trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently.
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant
  reductions in visibility.

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

$$

MTZ008-015-052-053-055-272300-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T2100Z-210329T1800Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Jefferson-Broadwater-Gallatin-
Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River,
Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, 
Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, 
Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, 
Bozeman Apt, City of Bozeman, West Yellowstone, 
Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass
229 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison, Jefferson, Broadwater and 
  Gallatin.

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

* 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 or those pulling
  trailers.

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

$$

MTZ012-014-045-049-272300-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T1800Z-210329T1800Z/
Cascade-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Liberty-
Eastern Teton-
Including Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Helena, 
Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Chester, 
Whitlash, Fairfield, and Dutton
229 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern Teton, Liberty, Cascade and Central and 
  Southern Lewis and Clark.

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

* 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 or those pulling
  trailers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently.
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant
  reductions in visibility.

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

308 
WWUS75 KTFX 271936
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
136 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

MTZ011>014-045-047-049>051-054-281200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T1800Z-210329T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0006.210328T1800Z-210329T1800Z/
Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-
Liberty-Blaine-Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus-Meagher-
Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, 
Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Helena, 
Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Chester, 
Whitlash, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, 
Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, 
Grass Range, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, 
and White Sulphur Springs
136 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO NOON MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hill, Cascade, Chouteau, Central and Southern Lewis 
  and Clark, Liberty, Blaine, Eastern Teton, Judith Basin, 
  Fergus and Meagher.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in 
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently. 
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant 
  reductions in visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ008-015-052-053-055-281200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0009.210328T2100Z-210329T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0006.210328T2100Z-210329T1800Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Jefferson-Broadwater-Gallatin-
Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River,
Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, 
Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, 
Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, 
Bozeman Apt, City of Bozeman, West Yellowstone, 
Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass
136 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO NOON MDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison, Jefferson, Broadwater and 
  Gallatin.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in 
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently. 
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant 
  reductions in visibility

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.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-281200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0006.210328T0600Z-210329T1200Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, Choteau, 
and Augusta
136 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in 
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently. 
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant 
  reductions in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 

&&

$$

MTZ010-044-046-281200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0006.210328T1200Z-210329T1200Z/
Eastern Glacier-Toole-Eastern Pondera-
Including Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Brady, and Conrad
136 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Toole, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Glacier.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is possible, especially in 
  areas that have not seen appreciable precipitation recently. 
  Areas that do see blowing dust should expect significant 
  reductions in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 

&&

$$

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 26, 3:15 PM MDT	Fire Weather Watch	TFX	Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Hill, Judith Basin and 2 more	11 hr

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