Headline:
High Wind Watch issued December 16 at 1:26PM MST until December 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 12:26pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft,
Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.
Area Description:
Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT