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Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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WWUS75 KTFX 090809
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
209 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2024

MTZ301>303-307-308-100000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240410T0000Z/
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: Dupuyer, Bynum, Browning,
Santa Rita, Babb, Kiowa, Heart Butte, Saint Mary, Pendroy, East
Glacier Park, Marias Pass, Choteau, Logan Pass, Ethridge, Rogers
Pass, and Cut Bank
209 AM MDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts mostly up to 65 mph, but
  gusts to 80 mph possible along the immediate eastern slopes of the
  Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage property.
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
  and those pulling trailers. Periods of blowing snow may also cause
  reduced visibility over mountain passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two distinct periods of strong and gusty
  winds are expected through today, with a brief reduction in winds
  in between them during the mid- to late-morning hours. The first
  period will continue through the early morning hours as mountain
  waves move east off of the Rocky Mountain Front. The second period
  will occur during the afternoon hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

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