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.

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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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