High Wind Warning 12/17/2024 20:45 for Montana areas

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 9:45PM MST until December 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 8:45pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, 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: 
Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT