High Wind Watch 12/17/2024 16:43 for Montana areas

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued December 17 at 5:43PM MST until December 19 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 4:43pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90, and Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause 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.
Area Description: 
Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT