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

MTZ007-142215-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0007.250715T0300Z-250716T0200Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1239 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY 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 Monday 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. If you are camping or recreating outdoors during
  this time, avoid setting up tents or campers near trees. Winds
  over 40 mph could bring down weakened trees or large limbs,
  especially in forested areas. Be prepared for rapidly changing
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

MTZ043-142215-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0007.250715T0300Z-250716T0200Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1239 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday 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. If you are camping or recreating outdoors
  during this time, avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.
  Winds over 40 mph could bring down weakened trees or large limbs,
  especially in forested areas and western foothills prone to
  downslope winds. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$


High Wind Watch


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

MTZ001-002-142215-
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.A.0001.250714T2100Z-250715T1500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-West Glacier Region-
1239 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon 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 Lake MacDonald, Swan Lake, Lake Koocanusa, and
  other area 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, 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 and the main threats
  could be lightning, gusty winds, small hail and heavy downpours.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
638 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

NDZ001>005-010>013-142345-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-
638 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota and northwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

There is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms late this evening
through tonight. Severe weather is not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible late Monday afternoon
through Monday night. Expected hazards include hail as large as
quarters and wind gusts as high as 60 mph.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

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