High Wind Watch 12/17/2024 08:38 for Montana areas

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...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial 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: 
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT