High Wind Warning 12/17/2024 08:38 for Montana areas

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...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Helena Valley, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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: 
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT