High Wind Warning 12/17/2024 11:14 for Montana areas

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 12:14PM MST until December 19 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 11:14am
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Gates of the Mountains. * 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.
Area Description: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT