High Wind Warning 12/17/2024 16:43 for Montana areas

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 5:43PM MST until December 19 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 4:43pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From 11 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: 
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Gallatin Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT