Headline:
High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 9:45PM MST until December 19 at 12:00AM 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...Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph
expected. Isolated wind gusts approaching 100 mph in wind prone
locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain
Front.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night.
* 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:
Those traveling with high profile vehicles may consider delaying or
rescheduling their travel. Secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT