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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1212 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025

MTZ001-002-152000-
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Kootenai/Cabinet Region-West Glacier Region-
1212 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region and West Glacier Region.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds over 40 mph could easily bring down weakened trees
  or large limbs, especially in forested areas and western foothills
  prone to downslope winds.
  Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur in the higher
  elevations and in the channeled terrain especially in the canyons
  on the western sides of the Lewis Range in Glacier National Park,
  Whitefish Range, Swan Range, Purcell, Cabinet and Salish ranges.
  Thunderstorms are possible Monday evening into the overnight
  capable of further enhancing gusty winds.
  Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power
  outages are possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. It could be dangerous for
boaters on area lakes. Avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.

&&

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MTZ003-152000-
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/O.EXB.KMSO.WI.Y.0007.250714T2300Z-250715T2000Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1212 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Flathead Lake.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds over 40 mph could easily bring down weakened trees
  or large limbs, especially in forested areas and western foothills
  prone to downslope winds.
  Wave heights of 3 to 5 feet are anticipated especially along the
  south end of Flathead Lake.
  Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur near the
  mouths of east-west oriented canyons and along Flathead Lake.
  Thunderstorms are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning
  further enhancing gusty winds. Damaging winds could blow down
  trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
It could be dangerous for boaters to be on Flathead Lake and other
lakes.
Avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.

&&

$$

MTZ004>006-160200-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WI.Y.0007.250715T0300Z-250716T0200Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1212 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Lower Clark Fork Region,
  and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Winds over 40 mph could easily bring down weakened trees or large
  limbs, especially in forested areas and mouths of canyons. Be
  prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur near the
  mouths of east-west oriented canyons and in higher terrain.
  Thunderstorms are possible Monday night into Tuesday further
  enhancing gusty winds. Damaging winds could blow down trees and
  power lines. Power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
It could be dangerous for boaters to be on area lakes.
Avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.

&&

$$

IDZ007-008-150300-
/O.CON.KMSO.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250715T0300Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1112 AM PDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate risk of heat effects.

* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region and
  Orofino/Grangeville Region.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to
  heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
  hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in
  heat-sensitive industries.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ007-160200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0007.250715T0300Z-250716T0200Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1212 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Butte/Blackfoot Region.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and the
  main threats will be lightning, gusty winds, small hail and heavy
  downpours. It could be dangerous for boaters to be on Brown`s Lake
  and other lakes. Winds over 40 mph could bring down weakened trees
  or large limbs, especially in forested areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.
It could be dangerous for recreators on area lakes.
Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

&&

$$

MTZ043-160200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0007.250715T0300Z-250716T0200Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1212 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and the
  main threats will be lightning, gusty winds, small hail and heavy
  downpours.
  It could be dangerous for boaters to be on Seeley Lake, Holland
  Lake, and other lakes. Winds over 40 mph could bring down weakened
  trees or large limbs, especially in forested areas and western
  foothills prone to downslope winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.
It could be dangerous for recreators on area lakes.
Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

&&

$$