High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-051800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.241005T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-
Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Melville, Lavina, Ryegate,
Harlowton, Absarokee, Judith Gap, and Columbus
130 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in
power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel
difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution
with any burning activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure loose items and watch for blowing debris during this wind
event. Use caution if you must drive.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ301>303-307-308-051215-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.241005T0000Z-241005T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Choteau, Pendroy, Kiowa, Santa
Rita, Ethridge, Browning, Rogers Pass, Babb, Marias Pass, East
Glacier Park, Bynum, Logan Pass, Cut Bank, Dupuyer, Saint Mary,
and Heart Butte
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
Isolated gusts near 80 mph are possible closer to the Rocky
Mountain Front.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon 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 Great Falls MT
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ304>306-309>319-321-051215-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0020.241005T0200Z-241005T1800Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-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-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the
Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-Helena Valley-Meagher County Valleys-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Galata, Fort Belknap,
Geyser, Ringling, Carter, Devon, Havre, Checkerboard, Windham,
Lothair, Hilger, Raynesford, Craig, Kings Hill Pass, MacDonald
Pass, Wolf Creek, Monarch, Fort Benton, Rocky Boy, Lincoln, White
Sulphur Springs, Martinsdale, Flesher Pass, Floweree, Stanford,
Moccasin, Brady, Lewistown, Shelby, Hogeland, Harlem, Hobson,
Conrad, Marysville, Helena, Ledger, Joplin, Canyon Creek, Zurich,
Chinook, Whitlash, Benchland, Chester, and Great Falls
120 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon 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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Wilson
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 Glasgow MT
1251 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ016>027-059>062-051200-
/O.EXT.KGGW.HW.W.0006.241005T0300Z-241006T0300Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Daniels-Sheridan-Western Roosevelt-Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-
Richland-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-Northern Phillips-Southwest
Phillips-Northern Valley-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including Glendive, Zortman, Saco, Terry, Frazer, Culbertson,
Whitewater, Jordan, Circle, Richey, Poplar, Plentywood, Malta,
Scobey, Winnett, Fairview, Sidney, Glasgow, Fort Peck, Medicine
Lake, Wolf Point, Opheim, Hinsdale, and Wibaux
1251 PM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power bumps. Travel could 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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Enriquez
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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ002-050745-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0900Z/
West Glacier Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...West Glacier Region.
* WHEN...From 4 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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ003-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0500Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.
* 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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ005-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0500Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.
* 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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ043-050745-
/O.EXT.KMSO.HW.W.0003.241004T2200Z-241005T0900Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.
* WHEN...From 4 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 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 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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Wind Advisory
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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
MTZ001-004-050500-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WI.Y.0013.241004T2100Z-241005T0500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-
131 AM MDT Fri Oct 4 2024
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region and Lower Clark Fork Region.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT 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.
&&
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AL
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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