Headline:
High Wind Watch issued December 17 at 9:38AM MST until December 19 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 8:38am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Northwest
Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead
Mountains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* 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:
Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT