Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Columbia Falls MT

High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1239 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

MTZ003-142215-
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.A.0001.250715T0000Z-250715T1500Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1239 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...North to east winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. It could be dangerous for
  boaters to be on Flathead Lake and other lakes Monday evening. If
  you are camping or recreating outdoors during this time, avoid
  setting up tents or campers near trees. 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...This is a rare storm to occur in the month of
  July. A strong cold front from Canada will push south and west
  across the region Monday evening. The strongest winds will occur
  in the higher elevations, and along Flathead Lake. Thunderstorms
  are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning and the main
  threats could be lightning, gusty winds, hail and heavy downpours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

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