High Wind Watch 12/17/2024 02:18 for Montana areas

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued December 17 at 3:18AM MST until December 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 2:18am
Expires: 
December 17, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ensure any Christmas and Holiday decorations are secured Wednesday.
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