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High Wind Watch for Madison River Valley

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What: For the High Wind Warning on Wednesday, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch on Thursday, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Impacts: Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for...

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People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning on Wednesday, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch on Thursday, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause damage to trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds will decrease to between 20 to 30 mph from the late evening hours on Wednesday through the mid-morning hours on Thursday before increasing once again.

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  1. Update

    High Wind Watch issued September 1 at 12:15PM MDT until September 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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  2. Update

    High Wind Watch issued August 31 at 10:19PM MDT until September 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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  3. Alert

    High Wind Watch issued August 31 at 12:28PM MDT until September 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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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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