Alert archive / Montana / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 27, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Dec 2, 2023, 2:17 AM MST for 12 counties in Montana. It took effect at Dec 3, 2023, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 13 hr. 25 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 2, 2023, 2:17 AM MST (09:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 3, 2023, 2:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 4, 2023, 3:05 AM MST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
Counties Blaine County, MT, Cascade County, MT, Chouteau County, MT, Fergus County, MT, Glacier County, MT, Hill County, MT, Judith Basin County, MT, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Liberty County, MT, Pondera County, MT, Teton County, MT, Toole County, MT
The radar
The Great Falls radar (KTFX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 5:11 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Saint Mary, MT | Mesonet station SRYM8 Saint Mary RAWS. |
| Dec 3, 5:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 5 Se Browning, MT | Mesonet station SHBM Browning. |
| Dec 3, 5:21 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 92 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Dec 3, 5:23 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 1 Ene East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station MTBRN Two Medicine Bridge (MT DOT). |
| Dec 3, 5:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 Se Browning, MT | Mesonet station MTBWG Browning (MT DOT). |
| Dec 3, 6:50 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 19 Wnw Santa Rita, MT | Ambient Weather Station LJ Johnson Farms. |
| Dec 3, 7:39 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 8 Nne Augusta, MT | AWOS station K1FM Foxtrot. |
| Dec 3, 7:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 14 W Bynum, MT | Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN). |
| Dec 3, 8:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 4 E Cascade, MT | Mesonet station MTM76 Cascade E Mda. |
| Dec 3, 9:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 14 Wsw Saint Mary, MT | Mesonet station LGPVC Logan Pass (GNP). |
| Dec 3, 9:05 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 9 Sw Dupuyer, MT | Mesonet station DVI01084 Dupuyer. |
| Dec 3, 9:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 14 W Bynum, MT | Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN). |
| Dec 3, 9:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 5 N Ledger, MT | Mesonet station MTM73 Ledger N Mda. |
| Dec 3, 9:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 4 E Cascade, MT | Mesonet station MTM76 Cascade E Mda. |
| Dec 3, 10:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 6 Nw Ledger, MT | Mesonet station MTM05 ARC-WTri Conrad. |
| Dec 3, 11:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 6 S Whitlash, MT | Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH. |
| Dec 3, 11:10 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 13 S Marysville, MT | Mesonet station MTMDP MacDonald Pass (MT DOT). |
| Dec 3, 11:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 13 S Marysville, MT | Mesonet station MTMDP MacDonald Pass (MT DOT). |
| Dec 3, 11:52 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 7 Ese Hilger, MT | Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS. |
| Dec 4, 12:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 6 S Whitlash, MT | Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH. |
| Dec 4, 12:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 14 Wsw Saint Mary, MT | Mesonet station LGPVC Logan Pass (GNP). |
| Dec 4, 12:21 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 Nw Windham, MT | AWOS station K1CM Charlie. |
| Dec 4, 12:52 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 7 Ese Hilger, MT | Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS. |
| Dec 4, 1:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 6 S Whitlash, MT | Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH. |
| Dec 4, 1:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 6 S Whitlash, MT | Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Great_falls, MT (KTFX), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 67 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1609 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 7 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
257 WWUS75 KTFX 020917 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 217 AM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 MTZ301>303-307-308-030030- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231203T1800Z-231204T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Cut Bank, East Glacier Park, Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Babb, Browning, Pendroy, Santa Rita, Kiowa, Rogers Pass, Choteau, Ethridge, Logan Pass, Bynum, and Marias Pass 217 AM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the second High Wind Warning, from 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ313-030030- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231203T1800Z-231204T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0026.231202T2200Z-231203T1100Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Stanford, Geyser, Windham, Benchland, Hobson, and Raynesford 217 AM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM MST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM MST Sunday. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ315-030030- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.231202T2200Z-231203T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass, and MacDonald Pass 217 AM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight MST tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated 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. && $$ MTZ304-309-311-318-030030- /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Devon, Conrad, Rocky Boy, Chester, Whitlash, Ledger, Joplin, Lothair, Shelby, Brady, and Galata 217 AM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Eastern Toole and Liberty. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ310-312-314-316-030030- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Great Falls, Craig, Canyon Creek, Lewistown, Hilger, Wolf Creek, Fort Benton, Floweree, and Carter 217 AM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ AM
10 follow-up statements
666 WWUS75 KTFX 022006 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 106 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 MTZ301>303-307-308-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1800Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Kiowa, Cut Bank, Bynum, Browning, Babb, Dupuyer, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Ethridge, Choteau, Heart Butte, Pendroy, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, and Rogers Pass 106 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the second High Wind Warning, from 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ313-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.231202T2200Z-231203T1100Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Geyser, Benchland, Raynesford, Hobson, Stanford, and Windham 106 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 4 AM MST Sunday. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated 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. && $$ MTZ315-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.231202T2200Z-231203T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: MacDonald Pass, Lincoln, Marysville, and Flesher Pass 106 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ304-309-311-318-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Rocky Boy, Galata, Lothair, Whitlash, Ledger, Chester, Joplin, Brady, Conrad, Devon, and Shelby 106 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Eastern Toole and Liberty. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ310-312-314-316-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Carter, Hilger, Lewistown, Wolf Creek, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Floweree, Canyon Creek, and Craig 106 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Hoenisch
772 WWUS75 KTFX 022357 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 457 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 MTZ301>303-307-308-031200- /O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T0000Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1800Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Kiowa, Ethridge, Rogers Pass, East Glacier Park, Santa Rita, Pendroy, Babb, Logan Pass, Choteau, Cut Bank, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Bynum, Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer 457 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... ...TODAY'S HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For Sunday's High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ313-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T1100Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Stanford, Raynesford, Benchland, Geyser, Windham, and Hobson 457 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 4 AM MST Sunday. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ315-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Marysville, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, and Flesher Pass 457 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated 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. && $$ MTZ304-309-311-318-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Joplin, Ledger, Brady, Chester, Conrad, Shelby, Devon, Galata, Rocky Boy, Lothair, and Whitlash 457 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Eastern Toole and Liberty. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ310-312-314-316-031200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Carter, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Craig, Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, Hilger, Lewistown, and Floweree 457 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ RG
579 WWUS75 KTFX 030304 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 804 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 MTZ313-030700- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T1100Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Stanford, Raynesford, Benchland, Geyser, Windham, and Hobson 804 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 4 AM MST Sunday. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ315-030700- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Marysville, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, and Flesher Pass 804 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated 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. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-030700- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1800Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Kiowa, Ethridge, Rogers Pass, East Glacier Park, Santa Rita, Pendroy, Babb, Logan Pass, Choteau, Cut Bank, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Bynum, Browning, Heart Butte, and Dupuyer 804 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ304-309-311-318-030700- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Joplin, Ledger, Brady, Chester, Conrad, Shelby, Devon, Galata, Rocky Boy, Lothair, and Whitlash 804 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Eastern Toole and Liberty. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ310-312-314-316-030700- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Carter, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Craig, Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, Hilger, Lewistown, and Floweree 804 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ RG
617 WWUS75 KTFX 030550 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1050 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 MTZ313-032100- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T1100Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Geyser, Benchland, Stanford, Raynesford, Moccasin, Windham, and Hobson 1050 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ315-032100- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-231203T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, Marysville, and Lincoln 1050 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-032100- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1800Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Heart Butte, Santa Rita, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Choteau, Pendroy, Cut Bank, East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Ethridge, Browning, Bynum, Saint Mary, Dupuyer, and Babb 1050 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ304-309-311-318-032100- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Chester, Brady, Conrad, Ledger, Galata, Devon, Lothair, Whitlash, Shelby, Rocky Boy, and Joplin 1050 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Eastern Toole and Liberty. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ310-312-314-316-032100- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Carter, Lewistown, Craig, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Floweree, Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Hilger 1050 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * 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... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Brusda
059 WWUS75 KTFX 030627 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1127 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 MTZ304-309-311-318-032000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Chester, Brady, Conrad, Ledger, Galata, Devon, Lothair, Whitlash, Shelby, Rocky Boy, and Joplin 1127 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Eastern Toole and Liberty. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ310-312-314>316-032000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0022.231204T0000Z-231204T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Carter, Lewistown, MacDonald Pass, Marysville, Fort Benton, Lincoln, Great Falls, Craig, Floweree, Canyon Creek, Flesher Pass, Wolf Creek, and Hilger 1127 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-032000- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1200Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Heart Butte, Santa Rita, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Choteau, Pendroy, Cut Bank, East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Ethridge, Browning, Bynum, Saint Mary, Dupuyer, and Babb 1127 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ313-032000- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Geyser, Benchland, Stanford, Raynesford, Moccasin, Windham, and Hobson 1127 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ Brusda
672 WWUS75 KTFX 030643 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1143 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 MTZ301>303-307-308-032000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1200Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Heart Butte, Santa Rita, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Choteau, Pendroy, Cut Bank, East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Ethridge, Browning, Bynum, Saint Mary, Dupuyer, and Babb 1143 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ304-309>316-318-032000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Chester, Benchland, Lewistown, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Shelby, Rocky Boy, Joplin, Carter, MacDonald Pass, Galata, Devon, Canyon Creek, Whitlash, Conrad, Brady, Stanford, Marysville, Floweree, Moccasin, Windham, Lothair, Hilger, Ledger, Geyser, Craig, Lincoln, Raynesford, Flesher Pass, Wolf Creek, and Hobson 1143 PM MST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Snowy and Judith Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Fergus County below 4500ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * 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. && $$ Brusda
434 WWUS75 KTFX 031036 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 336 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023 MTZ301>303-307-308-032300- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1200Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Heart Butte, Santa Rita, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Choteau, Pendroy, Cut Bank, East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Ethridge, Browning, Bynum, Saint Mary, Dupuyer, and Babb 336 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ304-309>316-318-032300- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Chester, Benchland, Lewistown, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Shelby, Rocky Boy, Joplin, Carter, MacDonald Pass, Galata, Devon, Canyon Creek, Whitlash, Conrad, Brady, Stanford, Marysville, Floweree, Moccasin, Windham, Lothair, Hilger, Ledger, Geyser, Craig, Lincoln, Raynesford, Flesher Pass, Wolf Creek, and Hobson 336 AM MST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Snowy and Judith Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Fergus County below 4500ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...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. && $$ Brusda
745 WWUS75 KTFX 032011 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 111 PM MST Sun Dec 3 2023 MTZ301>303-307-308-041200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231203T2100Z-231204T1200Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Ethridge, Santa Rita, Saint Mary, Dupuyer, Bynum, Pendroy, Browning, Rogers Pass, Marias Pass, Choteau, Logan Pass, Babb, Cut Bank, and Heart Butte 111 PM MST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected this evening between 6 pm and 9 pm. Very windy conditions are expected through at least Tuesday night with another period of strong winds possible Monday night and Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ304-309>316-318-041200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.231204T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Lothair, Flesher Pass, Ledger, Brady, Craig, Devon, Fort Benton, MacDonald Pass, Wolf Creek, Geyser, Lewistown, Galata, Hilger, Benchland, Great Falls, Hobson, Windham, Conrad, Moccasin, Raynesford, Whitlash, Floweree, Rocky Boy, Lincoln, Chester, Shelby, Carter, Stanford, Marysville, Joplin, and Canyon Creek 111 PM MST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Snowy and Judith Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Fergus County below 4500ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected between 9pm and 3am. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ Hoenisch
101 WWUS75 KTFX 040752 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1252 AM MST Mon Dec 4 2023 MTZ301>304-307>312-315-316-040900- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty- Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Shelby, Galata, Fort Benton, Kiowa, Great Falls, Joplin, Pendroy, Carter, Craig, East Glacier Park, Santa Rita, Chester, Heart Butte, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Bynum, Floweree, Babb, Dupuyer, Lothair, Logan Pass, Rogers Pass, Ledger, Flesher Pass, Brady, Canyon Creek, Cut Bank, Choteau, Rocky Boy, Wolf Creek, MacDonald Pass, Devon, Whitlash, Marysville, Browning, Ethridge, Conrad, and Lincoln 1252 AM MST Mon Dec 4 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for strong winds has ended. $$ MTZ313-314-318-041200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Stanford, Benchland, Lewistown, Windham, Hilger, Raynesford, Geyser, and Hobson 1252 AM MST Mon Dec 4 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST early this morning. * IMPACTS...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. && $$ Brusda
297 WWUS75 KTFX 041005 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 305 AM MST Mon Dec 4 2023 MTZ313-314-318-041115- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0027.000000T0000Z-231204T1200Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Hilger, Stanford, Geyser, Lewistown, Hobson, Raynesford, Moccasin, Windham, and Benchland 305 AM MST Mon Dec 4 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for strong winds has ended. $$ MTZ301-302-050000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0023.231205T1600Z-231206T0400Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Babb, Heart Butte, Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Browning, Logan Pass, and Dupuyer 305 AM MST Mon Dec 4 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds look to remain along the immediate eastern slopes of the Northern Rocky Mountain Front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ AM
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Great Falls, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 1, 10:17 PM MST, 4 hours earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 1, 10:17 PM MST, 4 hours before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1017 PM MST Fri Dec 1 2023 ...Aviation Section Updated... .SYNOPSIS... There is a series of upper-level disturbances moving through the area Today through early next week. These disturbances will bring gusty winds to most of the area, especially Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, and snow primarily in the mountains. The temperatures will be on a warming trend through the weekend and stay unseasonably warm through the middle of next week. && .Update... On-going forecast is performing well this evening and only minor updates were made. && .AVIATION... 1017 PM MST Fri Dec 1 2023 (02/06Z TAF Period) The main concern at terminals this TAF period will be for increasing winds and gusts through the day Saturday. Southerly to westerly winds will increase in magnitude Saturday, with strongest winds along the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains, where mountain wave turbulence is forecast. Otherwise the concern will be for scattered light snow at times early tonight and then again Saturday afternoon and evening across Southwest and portions of Central Montana. Mountains will be obscured at times across Southwest and portions of Central Montana. -AM Refer to weather.gov/zlc for more detailed regional aviation weather and hazard information. && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 410 PM MST Fri Dec 1 2023/ Rest of today through Sunday morning...There is an upper- level shortwave in the Northwest corner of Montana which will bring light mountain snow to the Rocky Mountain Front this afternoon through Saturday morning. The rest of North-central, Central, and Southwestern Montana will remain dry the rest of today. On Saturday a series of upper-level shortwave troughs moves through the area bringing with them gusty winds and mountain snow. Currently there is northwest flow causing light snow showers over the Little Belt Mountains. This snowfall should remain light and intermittent the rest of today through Saturday evening with probabilistic guidance only showing a 40% chance of snowfall exceeding 2 inches. A front associated with an upper-level shortwave trough will begin moving through North-central, Central, and Southwestern MT Saturday afternoon. Through Saturday at 5 PM there is a 60% chance of locations along the Northern Rocky Mountain Front, including Marias Pass, receiving 4 inches or more of snow. This in combination with the gusty winds will cause there to be slick roads and reduced visibility at times at Marias Pass. As a result a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the East Glacier Park Region. The heaviest snow is most likely to occur Saturday late morning through the late afternoon/early evening. Late morning through the afternoon/early evening the front will bring snow to extreme Southwestern Montana, including Chief Joseph Pass. Saturday late morning through late afternoon/early evening there is a 90% chance of extreme Southwestern Montana, including Chief Joseph Pass, receiving 2 or more inches or snow. Since this snowfall amount is low and for a short duration a Winter Weather Advisory was not issued for that area. This will need to continue to be monitored and tomorrow a Special Weather Statement may be needed. The shortwave troughs and front will bring strong 700mb winds above the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains by Saturday evening. This will result in strong gusty winds along the Rocky Mountain Front down to MacDonald Pass. Additionally the plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front will have strong gusty winds. The probability of locations along the Rocky Mountain Front down to MacDonald Pass exceeding 55 mph gusts (High Wind Warning Criteria) is 80%. Along the plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front the probability of exceeding 55 mph gusts is 50%. The High Wind Watch was upgraded to a High Wind Warning for very early morning Saturday (12 AM) through Saturday evening for the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains and for Saturday morning through early Saturday night (11 PM) for the MacDonald Pass region. Additionally, there are isolated locations in the plains of Central and Southwestern Montana that have a 50% chance of wind gusts exceeding 55 mph. This will need to continued to be monitored especially for Meagher and Judith Basin counties. On Saturday there is about a 75% chance for mountain snow across the other locations of North-central, Central, and Southwestern MT. On Saturday there is a chance (50%) for lower-elevation locations of Southwestern Montana to receive a trace of snow. On Saturday there is a slight chance (30%) for lower-elevation locations of North- central and Central Montana to receive a trace of snow. Across most of the lower-elevation locations of North- central, Central, and Southwestern Montana the warming trend for high temperatures will continue on Saturday. The front continues to move through the area Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Saturday evening through Sunday morning the disturbance from the front continues to bring mountain snow and gusty winds primarily to the Rocky Mountain Front. From Saturday evening through Sunday morning locations along the northern Rocky Mountain Front, including Marias Pass, have a 60% chance of snowfall exceeding an inch. This will need to continue to be monitored for a possible extension of the Winter Weather Advisory. -IG Sunday through next Friday...The progressive west to northwesterly flow aloft will continue to send shortwaves into the Northern Rockies on Sunday into early next week, maintaining mountain snow and gusty winds for most locations. The most significant systems and their attendant cold fronts come through Saturday through early Sunday and Sunday evening into Monday. The best potential for accumulating snow will remain along the Continental Divide north of Lincoln to the Canadian border, and the southwestern mountains hugging the MT/ID/WY stateline where probabilistic data favors an additional 2 to 6 inches of snow between the two systems, with even higher amounts over the higher peaks. Lower elevations will mostly remain on the drier side, but isolated to scattered rain/snow showers in combination with gusty winds can be expected at times, mostly during the frontal passages. Guidance from the NAEFS Forecast Analysis, the ECMWF Extreme Forecast Index, and NBM probabilistic guidance remain in agreement with the Sunday afternoon through Tuesday being the period with the strongest and most widespread winds. H700 flow will be at or above 50 kts and some deterministic models bring widespread H700 wind speeds of 60 to 90 kts Sunday evening through early Monday. The one limiting factor will be the strongest swath of winds aloft looking to occur mostly during the nighttime and morning hours, which may limit gusts from transferring to the ground in a widespread fashion, particularly for plains locations away from terrain and other wind protected areas. Regardless, the aforementioned mountain wave activity along with mountain top stable layers increase the likelihood of at least some periods where very strong gusts reach the surface. Probabilities for wind gusts 55 mph or greater are currently running in the 50 to 90% range along the eastern slopes of the Continental Divide from MacDonald Pass to the Canadian border, the plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Central/North- central areas along the US Highway 200 corridor. A High Wind Watch was issued for these areas where confidence for more widespread impactful winds look to occur. Probabilities for 55 mph gusts have also increased for other areas including the southwest wind prone valleys and other central/north-central areas, but remain below 50% at this time. The breezy to windy conditions persist next week, but mountain snow activity slows down a bit after Monday in response to upper level ridging moving into the region. Temperatures warm well above average by mid-week before troughing cools things down and increases mountain snow again late in the week. - RCG && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... GTF 28 43 27 47 / 10 10 10 20 CTB 25 41 25 44 / 0 20 10 20 HLN 24 43 26 46 / 20 40 20 40 BZN 18 39 20 43 / 30 30 40 30 WYS 10 24 12 29 / 90 90 90 80 DLN 20 36 20 41 / 20 40 30 30 HVR 22 45 23 44 / 0 10 20 10 LWT 22 42 23 43 / 10 10 20 10 && .TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM MST Saturday for East Glacier Park Region. High Wind Warning from midnight tonight to 5 PM MST Saturday for East Glacier Park Region-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Southern Rocky Mountain Front. High Wind Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning for Cascade County below 5000ft-East Glacier Park Region-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Western and Central Chouteau County. High Wind Warning from 3 PM Saturday to midnight MST Saturday night for Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. && http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Montana, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.