Headline:
High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 9:38AM MST until December 19 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 8:38am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, the risk for widespread
freezing fog has diminished, hence the advisory is being canceled.
For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts
up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ensure any Christmas and Holiday decorations
are secured Wednesday.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
Area Description:
Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT