High Wind Warning 12/18/2024 19:43 for Montana areas

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued December 18 at 8:43PM MST until December 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 7:43pm
Expires: 
December 19, 2024 - 1:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility below a half mile at times in Hill and Blaine Counties through midnight and roadways will be icy.
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