High Wind Warning for East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- East Glacier Park Region, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Northern High Plains, Southern High Plains, Southern Rocky Mountain Front
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- Severe
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What is happening
What: Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph expected. Isolated wind gusts near 90 mph in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power...
What the bulletin says to do
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph expected. Isolated wind gusts near 90 mph in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region and Northern High Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible. Outdoor recreation within Glacier National Park, particularly near mountain passes and saddles, will be dangerous and could lead to falls in areas of exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of most intense wind speeds and gusts is likely to occur between 2 PM and 6 PM.
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High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:59PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:59PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:06PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:06PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 12:23PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Great Falls MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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