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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1251 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ016>027-059>062-051200-
/O.EXT.KGGW.HW.W.0006.241005T0300Z-241006T0300Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Daniels-Sheridan-Western Roosevelt-Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-
Richland-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-Northern Phillips-Southwest
Phillips-Northern Valley-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including Glendive, Zortman, Saco, Terry, Frazer, Culbertson,
Whitewater, Jordan, Circle, Richey, Poplar, Plentywood, Malta,
Scobey, Winnett, Fairview, Sidney, Glasgow, Fort Peck, Medicine
Lake, Wolf Point, Opheim, Hinsdale, and Wibaux
1251 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Enriquez

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
920 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-051200-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0003.241005T0900Z-241006T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Powers Lake, Bowbells, Lignite,
Columbus, Watford City, Stanley, Parshall, Halliday, Crosby,
Portal, New Town, and Williston
920 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /820 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ TO
10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Divide, Burke, Williams, Mountrail, McKenzie, and Dunn
  counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM CDT /3 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
  signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be a lull in the strongest winds
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
920 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

NDZ003>005-011>013-021>023-025-036-037-051200-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0003.241005T1200Z-241006T0600Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-
Including the cities of Wilton, Bottineau, St. John, Drake,
Velva, Rolla, Glenburn, Rolette, Tappen, Dunseith, Minot, Rugby,
Harvey, Underwood, Garrison, Shell Valley, Steele, Fessenden,
Goodrich, Mcclusky, Turtle Lake, Sherwood, Washburn, Towner,
Jamestown, Carrington, and Mohall
920 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Much of north central North Dakota and portions of the
  James River Valley.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT Saturday to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
  signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There could be a lull in the strongest winds
  Saturday morning.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
739 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ031>033-037-060000-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0008.241005T0900Z-241006T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.241005T0600Z-241006T0000Z/
Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Carter-
Including the locations of Miles City, Baker, Forsyth, Ekalaka,
and Colstrip
739 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
  power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected overnight
  with a frontal passage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and watch for blowing debris during this wind
event. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
739 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-051800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-
Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Absarokee, Columbus, Ryegate,
Melville, Big Timber, Judith Gap, Lavina, and Harlowton
739 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
  power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel
  difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and watch for blowing debris during this wind
event. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ301>303-307-308-051215-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.241005T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Choteau, Pendroy, Kiowa, Santa
Rita, Ethridge, Browning, Rogers Pass, Babb, Marias Pass, East
Glacier Park, Bynum, Logan Pass, Cut Bank, Dupuyer, Saint Mary,
and Heart Butte
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
  Isolated gusts near 80 mph are possible closer to the Rocky
  Mountain Front.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ320-322>330-051200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-241005T1200Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River
Valley-Gallatin Valley-Northwest Beaverhead County-Beaverhead and
Western Madison below 6000ft-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and
Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Trident, Clancy, West
Yellowstone, Targhee Pass, Glen, Bannack, Townsend, Monida Pass,
Three Forks, Wise River, Bozeman, Dillon, Norris, Montana City,
Toston, Wickes, Harrison, Boulder, Maudlow, Homestake Pass,
Whitehall, Ennis, Wisdom, Chief Joseph Pass, Gallatin Gateway,
Corbin, Elk Park Pass, Big Hole Pass, Waterloo, Cameron, Winston,
Raynolds Pass, Big Sky, Battle Ridge Pass, Pony, Bozeman Pass,
Deep Creek Pass, McAllister, Willow Creek, Dewey, and Jeffers
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big
  Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains,
  and Canyon Ferry Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ304>306-309>319-321-051215-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.241005T0200Z-241005T1800Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County
below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County
below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the
Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-Helena Valley-Meagher County Valleys-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Galata, Fort Belknap,
Geyser, Ringling, Carter, Devon, Havre, Checkerboard, Windham,
Lothair, Hilger, Raynesford, Craig, Kings Hill Pass, MacDonald
Pass, Wolf Creek, Monarch, Fort Benton, Rocky Boy, Lincoln, White
Sulphur Springs, Martinsdale, Flesher Pass, Floweree, Stanford,
Moccasin, Brady, Lewistown, Shelby, Hogeland, Harlem, Hobson,
Conrad, Marysville, Helena, Ledger, Joplin, Canyon Creek, Zurich,
Chinook, Whitlash, Benchland, Chester, and Great Falls
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

Wilson

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

IDZ009-010-MTZ006-007-050745-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T1900Z-241005T0900Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-Bitterroot/Sapphire
Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3
AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In Idaho, Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County.
  In Montana, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains and Butte/Blackfoot
  Region.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ043-050745-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0900Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ002-050745-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0900Z/
West Glacier Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...West Glacier Region.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ003-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0500Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MTZ005-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0500Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

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