High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ320-322>330-051200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-241005T1200Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River
Valley-Gallatin Valley-Northwest Beaverhead County-Beaverhead and
Western Madison below 6000ft-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and
Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Trident, Clancy, West
Yellowstone, Targhee Pass, Glen, Bannack, Townsend, Monida Pass,
Three Forks, Wise River, Bozeman, Dillon, Norris, Montana City,
Toston, Wickes, Harrison, Boulder, Maudlow, Homestake Pass,
Whitehall, Ennis, Wisdom, Chief Joseph Pass, Gallatin Gateway,
Corbin, Elk Park Pass, Big Hole Pass, Waterloo, Cameron, Winston,
Raynolds Pass, Big Sky, Battle Ridge Pass, Pony, Bozeman Pass,
Deep Creek Pass, McAllister, Willow Creek, Dewey, and Jeffers
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big
Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains,
and Canyon Ferry Area.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ009-010-MTZ006-007-050745-
/O.CON.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T1900Z-241005T0900Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-Bitterroot/Sapphire
Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3
AM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Idaho, Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County.
In Montana, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains and Butte/Blackfoot
Region.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
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Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
226 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
UTZ479-480-483-488-493-050300-
/O.CON.KSLC.FW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Wasatch Mountains-Uinta Mountains-Southern Ashley National Forest-
Manti National Forest-Central Utah Mountains-
226 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 479,
480, 483, 488, AND 493...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 479 Wasatch Mountains, Fire
Weather Zone 480 Uinta Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 483
Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti
National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah
Mountains.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1252 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024
NVZ424-437-438-469-470-050200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County-
Humboldt County-Quinn-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
1252 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ402-403-421-423-424-426-050300-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Eastern Payette National Forest-Northern Boise National Forest-
Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National Forest-
Owyhee Mountains-Western Twin Falls BLM-Southern Highlands-
143 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 402, 403, AND 424...
* Affected Area...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 402 Eastern
Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest,
421 Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National
Forest, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and
426 Southern Highlands.
* Timing...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph shifting
to the northwest with a cold frontal passage this afternoon and
evening.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent, except as low as 12
percent zone 424.
* Temperatures...Up to 83, except up to 90 zone 424.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
137 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ118-050900-
/O.CON.KTFX.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241005T0900Z/
Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest-
137 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT SATURDAY FOR
WARM TEMPERATURES, GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND A WIND
SHIFT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 118...
* AFFECTED AREA...Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the
Helena National Forest.
* TIMING...Expect low humidity, warm temperatures and periods of
strong winds until 7 PM. A wind shift is then likely to occur
around 7 PM this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. The
strong winds will diminish after 1 AM Saturday morning.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 83.
* COLD FRONT...A cold front will shift winds to the west early
this evening, resulting in erratic fire behavior on any new
fire starts.
* IMPACTS...The combination of low relative humidity and strong
wind gusts may result in critical fire weather conditions
during the afternoon and evening hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these
areas of this Red Flag Warning.
&&
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http://www.weather.gov/tfx
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ140-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
Yellowstone National Park-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 140.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Northwest WY...Yellowstone National Park.
* WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Occasional
wind gusts 40 to 50 mph above 9000 feet.
* HUMIDITY: 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Highs around 70, with 60s in the mountains. Lows
Friday night in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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http://weather.gov/riverton
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ275>277-280>283-285>287-300-414-415-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241006T0100Z/
North Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-Cody Foothills-
Lincoln and Uinta Counties/Lower Elevations-
Natrona County/Casper BLM-Johnson County/Casper BLM-
South Bighorn Basin/Worland BLM-
Upper Wind River Basin/Wind River Basin-South Bighorn Mountains-
Absaroka Mountains/North Shoshone NF-Owl Creek Mountains-
Casper Mountain-Salt and Wyoming Ranges/West Zone Bridger Teton NF-
North Zone Bridger Teton NF and Grand Teton NP-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...300.
In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287.
In Northwest WY Fire Zones...286...415.
In Southwest WY Fire Zone....277.
In West Central WY Fire Zone....414.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park
Washakie.
In Southwest WY...Uinta.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton.
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Occasional gusts
50 to 60 mph along the crest and east slopes of fire zone 286.
* HUMIDITY: 9 to 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Lower elevation high temperatures in the mid 70s to
lower 80s Friday, and the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday.
Mountain high temperatures in the 60s Friday, and the 50s
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ278-279-288-289-416-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.FW.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241006T0300Z/
Upper Green River Basin/Rock Springs BLM-
Sweetwater County/Rock Springs BLM/Flaming Gorge NRA-
East Wind River Mountains/South Shoshone NF-
Granite/Green/Ferris/Rattlesnake Mountains-
West Wind River Mountains/East Zone Bridger Teton NF-
111 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY Fire Zones...288...289.
In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279.
In West Central WY Fire Zones...278...416.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette.
* IMPACTS: Low relative humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures,
and very gusty westerly wind could cause erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Occasional gusts
50 to 60 mph in fire zones 288 and 289.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent Friday, 13 to 18 percent Saturday.
* TEMPERATURES: Lower elevation high temperatures in the mid 70s to
lower 80s Friday, and the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday.
Mountain high temperatures in the 60s Friday, and the 50s
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1257 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ410-411-413-422-425-427-475-476-050300-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0034.000000T0000Z-241005T0300Z/
Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM-
Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF-
Caribou Range/Caribou NF-Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF-
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River-
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF-
Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF-
1257 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 410, 411, 413, 422, 425, 427, 475, AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial
Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone
413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth
Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake
River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern
Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River, Fire
Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and
Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 50 to 55
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities could
lead to rapid growth of new or existing fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ123>129-051730-
/O.CON.KBYZ.FW.W.0013.241004T1800Z-241006T0000Z/
Gallatin National Forest-Wheatland County/Sweet Grass County-
Stillwater County-Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest-
Golden Valley County/Musselshell county-Yellowstone County-
Crow Indian Reservation/Bighorn Canyon Rec Area-
1118 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong
gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create
erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives tonight, bringing a shift
from southwest to strong west to northwest winds.
* WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: Up to 86.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1131 AM MDT Thu Oct 3 2024
MTZ110-111-041745-
/O.UPG.KMSO.FW.A.0004.241004T1900Z-241005T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.FW.W.0008.241004T1900Z-241005T0400Z/
Deerlodge/West Beaverhead-East Beaverhead-
1131 AM MDT Thu Oct 3 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY...
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Affected area: Fire Zone 110 (Deerlodge/West Beaverhead). Fire
Zone 111 (East Beaverhead).
* Impacts: A dry cold front will bring gusty winds and low RHs
Friday afternoon and evening, leading to critical fire weather
conditions. The stronger winds and lower RHs are favored for
locations east of the Continental Divide.
* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Localized gusts over 60 mph, primarily in the higher terrain.
* Minimum humidities: 10 to 15 percent.
&&
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Blowing Dust Advisory
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS ELKO NV
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
NVZ031-036-050200-
/O.CON.KLKN.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
Northern Elko County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka
County-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County and
Northern Elko County Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS ELKO NV
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
NVZ038-050200-
/O.EXA.KLKN.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/
358 PM PDT FRI OCT 4 2024
Southwest Elko County-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Southwest Elko County County.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
$$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ054-050200-
/O.CON.KPIH.LW.Y.0017.241004T2100Z-241005T0200Z/
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Fort Hall, American Falls, Pocatello,
Blackfoot, and Shelley
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
expected for American Falls Reservoir.
* WHERE...Lower Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* 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.
&&
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Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.
GK
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
214 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ015-029-030-ORZ061-063-050300-
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0020.241004T2100Z-241005T0300Z/
Southwest Highlands-Owyhee Mountains-Southern Twin Falls County-
Harney County-Malheur County-
Including the cities of Malheur City, Grasmere, Dunnean, Murphy
Hot Springs, Silver City, Crane, Diamond, Burns, Buchanan,
Rogerson, Venator, Riddle, New Princeton, and Hollister
214 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /114 PM PDT Fri Oct 4 2024/
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and
southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* 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.
&&
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KA
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
IDZ052-068-050200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0021.241004T2100Z-241005T0900Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Craters of the Moon NM, INL, Howe,
Mackay, Chilly, Mud Lake, and Arco
157 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lost River Valley and Arco/Mud Lake Desert.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ065-066-050600-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-241005T0600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Nye, Limestone, Dean, Mc
Leod, and Livingston
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
occuring.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* 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.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
not to create a spark.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to subside below advisory
levels once the cold front passes late tonight.
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.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
WYZ001>020-022>030-051300-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-
Southeast Bighorn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole-
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
1219 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...Red Flag Warning through Saturday Evening for Central and
Western Wyoming...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions are expected Friday afternoon
and evening through the overnight hours due to gusty westerly
wind and low minimum relative humidity values.
Strong west wind, especially between 9 PM and 6 AM, will blow
along the crest and east slopes of the Absaroka and Wind River
Ranges. Mountain wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible across
the highest elevations. Nearby valley and foothill locations are
likely to see 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A cold front early Saturday morning will turn winds to the north
and northwest. These winds persist into Saturday afternoon. As a
result, critical fire weather conditions continue before improving
around sunset Saturday evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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