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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ301-302-307-308-020000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-251103T0000Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky
Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Pendroy, Saint
Mary, Choteau, Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Bynum, Kiowa, Babb, East
Glacier Park, Browning, Logan Pass, and Rogers Pass
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph
  expected. Isolated gusts in excess of 90 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are likely to increase through the
  afternoon today, with the strongest winds most likely tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ303-020000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-251103T0000Z/
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Ethridge, Cut Bank, and Santa
Rita
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph. A
  few isolated gusts near 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ304-020000-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0023.251101T1135Z-251103T0000Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Including the following locations: Devon, Lothair, Chester,
Galata, Shelby, Joplin, and Whitlash
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph. A
  few isolated gusts near 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ305-306-309>314-317-318-020000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0023.251101T1800Z-251103T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Eastern Pondera and Eastern
Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County
and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Hogeland, Chinook, Ledger,
Havre, Conrad, Floweree, Brady, Rocky Boy, Zurich, Carter, Fort
Benton, Great Falls, Raynesford, Hobson, Fort Belknap, Lewistown,
Monarch, Geyser, Neihart, Stanford, Harlem, Hilger, Moccasin,
Kings Hill Pass, Windham, and Benchland
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains,
  Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern
  Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Cascade County
  below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus
  County below 4500ft.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ320-020000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0023.251101T1800Z-251103T0000Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Trident,
Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, and Bozeman Pass
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ325-020000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0023.251101T1800Z-251103T0000Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Ennis, Norris, McAllister,
Cameron, and Jeffers
535 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley, including Norris Hill on Highway 287.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.

&&

$$

Brusda


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1238 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ003-020645-
/O.CON.KMSO.LW.Y.0007.251102T0000Z-251102T2100Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1238 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Saturday afternoon southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. After 6
  pm, gusts up to 40 mph expected. Sunday morning conditions will
  remain choppy as winds slowly die down, especially on the east
  side.

* WHERE...Flathead Lake

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening to 2 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
153 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ065-066-020800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251102T1800Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Nye, Limestone, Fishtail, Dean, Mc
Leod, and Livingston
153 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
  crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
  Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
  this evening into early Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1238 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ001-020600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0009.251101T2000Z-251102T0600Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1238 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Highway 56 from Troy through Bull Lake, Highway 2 from
  Libby to Kila, Highway 37 from Libby to Eureka, and Highway 93
  from Eureka to Whitefish

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 70 to 90 percent probability for
  gusts in excess of 40 mph in the impacted areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1238 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ004-020600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0009.251101T2000Z-251102T0600Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1238 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Interstate 90 from Lookout Pass to Superior, Thompson
  Falls, Plains, and the terrain along Interstate 90 and Highway 200.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 70 to 90 percent probability for
  gusts in excess of 40 mph in the impacted areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1133 PM PDT Fri Oct 31 2025

IDZ001>004-012100-
/O.EXB.KOTX.WI.Y.0012.251101T2000Z-251102T0600Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d`Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Central
Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of St. Maries, Pinehurst, Clark Fork,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, Fourth Of July Pass, Kellogg, Post
Falls, Sandpoint, Osburn, Mullan, Athol, Moscow, Bonners Ferry,
Potlatch, Dobson Pass, Fernwood, Plummer, Worley, Lookout Pass,
Eastport, Genesee, Coeur d`Alene, Priest River, Wallace, and
Hayden
1133 PM PDT Fri Oct 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
  expected.  Local gusts of 50 to 60 mph in the mountains.

* WHERE...St. Maries, Pinehurst, Clark Fork, Schweitzer Mountain
  Road, Fourth Of July Pass, Kellogg, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Osburn,
  Mullan, Athol, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, Potlatch, Dobson Pass,
  Fernwood, Plummer, Worley, Lookout Pass, Eastport, Genesee, Coeur
  d`Alene, Priest River, Wallace, and Hayden.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest probabilities for strong wind gusts
  in the valleys will be south of Sandpoint.  Strong winds will
  impact the ridgetops around Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.  Secure outdoor objects and be
prepared for power outages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1133 PM PDT Fri Oct 31 2025

WAZ032>036-012100-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0012.251101T1800Z-251102T0600Z/
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse-Moses Lake
Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Tekoa, Grand Coulee, Cheney, Davenport,
Fairfield, Rockford, Rosalia, La Crosse, Harrington, Airway
Heights, Pomeroy, Ritzville, Moses Lake, Alpowa Summit, Coulee
City, Wilbur, Colfax, Downtown Spokane, Uniontown, Quincy,
Othello, Oakesdale, Spokane Valley, Odessa, Creston, Clarkston,
Ephrata, and Pullman
1133 PM PDT Fri Oct 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Tekoa, Grand Coulee, Cheney, Davenport, Fairfield,
  Rockford, Rosalia, La Crosse, Harrington, Airway Heights, Pomeroy,
  Ritzville, Moses Lake, Alpowa Summit, Coulee City, Wilbur, Colfax,
  Downtown Spokane, Uniontown, Quincy, Othello, Oakesdale, Spokane
  Valley, Odessa, Creston, Clarkston, Ephrata, and Pullman.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects and be prepared for power outages.

&&

$$

SB


High Wind Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
153 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ042-063-228-020800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.251102T1500Z-251103T0300Z/
Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Ryegate, Harlowton, Judith Gap, and
Lavina
153 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Judith Gap, and Southern Wheatland.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  US-191 and other north-south oriented roads, especially for high
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

Palmquist

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
153 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

MTZ034-141-172-020800-
/O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.251102T0300Z-251103T0300Z/
Northern Stillwater-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Melville, Absarokee, and
Columbus
153 AM MDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Melville Foothills, Northern Stillwater, and Northern
  Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  US-191 and other north-south oriented roads, especially for high
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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