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High Wind Watch 0034
Issued by the Great Falls Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2025-12-18 03:43:49 2025-12-19 01:00:00 2025-12-19 19:00:00
New 2025-12-18 03:43:49 2025-12-18 19:00:00 2025-12-19 19:00:00
New 2025-12-18 03:43:49 2025-12-18 21:00:00 2025-12-19 19:00:00
New 2025-12-18 03:43:49 2025-12-19 01:00:00 2025-12-19 19:00:00
Upgraded 2025-12-18 14:43:22 2025-12-18 19:00:00 2025-12-19 19:00:00
Upgraded 2025-12-18 14:43:22 2025-12-19 01:00:00 2025-12-19 19:00:00
Upgraded 2025-12-18 14:43:22 2025-12-18 21:00:00 2025-12-19 19:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-18 03:43:49

438 
WWUS75 KTFX 180943
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

MTZ313-182315-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Stanford, Hobson, Windham,
Geyser, Raynesford, Moccasin, and Benchland
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to subside this morning with 
  the next round of very windy conditions expected to develop 
  tonight. Wind gusts are likely to peak early Friday morning with 
  occasional gusts to around 60 mph possible through Friday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ306-311-314-318-181045-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Zurich, Rocky Boy, Lewistown,
Hogeland, Chinook, Harlem, Hilger, and Fort Belknap
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds are subsiding and gusty winds will continue to decrease 
through the rest of the night.

$$

MTZ325-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Ennis, Jeffers,
Norris, and Cameron
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-307-308-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
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: Marias Pass, Pendroy, Rogers
Pass, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Kiowa, Babb, Choteau, Saint Mary,
Ethridge, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Browning, East Glacier Park,
Bynum, and Dupuyer
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  likely. Gusts to 75 mph possible near 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 this evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-312-317-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Cascade County below 5000ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Conrad, Galata, Shelby,
Chester, Lothair, Neihart, Whitlash, Monarch, Joplin, Brady,
Kings Hill Pass, Great Falls, Devon, and Ledger
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood 
  Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Eastern Pondera 
  and Eastern Teton Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

Hoenisch


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-18 03:43:49

438 
WWUS75 KTFX 180943
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

MTZ313-182315-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Stanford, Hobson, Windham,
Geyser, Raynesford, Moccasin, and Benchland
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to subside this morning with 
  the next round of very windy conditions expected to develop 
  tonight. Wind gusts are likely to peak early Friday morning with 
  occasional gusts to around 60 mph possible through Friday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ306-311-314-318-181045-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Zurich, Rocky Boy, Lewistown,
Hogeland, Chinook, Harlem, Hilger, and Fort Belknap
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds are subsiding and gusty winds will continue to decrease 
through the rest of the night.

$$

MTZ325-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Ennis, Jeffers,
Norris, and Cameron
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-307-308-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
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: Marias Pass, Pendroy, Rogers
Pass, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Kiowa, Babb, Choteau, Saint Mary,
Ethridge, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Browning, East Glacier Park,
Bynum, and Dupuyer
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  likely. Gusts to 75 mph possible near 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 this evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-312-317-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Cascade County below 5000ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Conrad, Galata, Shelby,
Chester, Lothair, Neihart, Whitlash, Monarch, Joplin, Brady,
Kings Hill Pass, Great Falls, Devon, and Ledger
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood 
  Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Eastern Pondera 
  and Eastern Teton Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

Hoenisch


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-18 03:43:49

438 
WWUS75 KTFX 180943
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

MTZ313-182315-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Stanford, Hobson, Windham,
Geyser, Raynesford, Moccasin, and Benchland
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to subside this morning with 
  the next round of very windy conditions expected to develop 
  tonight. Wind gusts are likely to peak early Friday morning with 
  occasional gusts to around 60 mph possible through Friday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ306-311-314-318-181045-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Zurich, Rocky Boy, Lewistown,
Hogeland, Chinook, Harlem, Hilger, and Fort Belknap
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds are subsiding and gusty winds will continue to decrease 
through the rest of the night.

$$

MTZ325-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Ennis, Jeffers,
Norris, and Cameron
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-307-308-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
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: Marias Pass, Pendroy, Rogers
Pass, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Kiowa, Babb, Choteau, Saint Mary,
Ethridge, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Browning, East Glacier Park,
Bynum, and Dupuyer
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  likely. Gusts to 75 mph possible near 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 this evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-312-317-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Cascade County below 5000ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Conrad, Galata, Shelby,
Chester, Lothair, Neihart, Whitlash, Monarch, Joplin, Brady,
Kings Hill Pass, Great Falls, Devon, and Ledger
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood 
  Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Eastern Pondera 
  and Eastern Teton Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

Hoenisch


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-18 03:43:49

438 
WWUS75 KTFX 180943
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

MTZ313-182315-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Stanford, Hobson, Windham,
Geyser, Raynesford, Moccasin, and Benchland
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to subside this morning with 
  the next round of very windy conditions expected to develop 
  tonight. Wind gusts are likely to peak early Friday morning with 
  occasional gusts to around 60 mph possible through Friday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ306-311-314-318-181045-
/O.EXP.KTFX.HW.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/
Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Zurich, Rocky Boy, Lewistown,
Hogeland, Chinook, Harlem, Hilger, and Fort Belknap
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Strong winds are subsiding and gusty winds will continue to decrease 
through the rest of the night.

$$

MTZ325-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Ennis, Jeffers,
Norris, and Cameron
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-307-308-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
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: Marias Pass, Pendroy, Rogers
Pass, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Kiowa, Babb, Choteau, Saint Mary,
Ethridge, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Browning, East Glacier Park,
Bynum, and Dupuyer
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  likely. Gusts to 75 mph possible near 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 this evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-312-317-182315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Cascade County below 5000ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Conrad, Galata, Shelby,
Chester, Lothair, Neihart, Whitlash, Monarch, Joplin, Brady,
Kings Hill Pass, Great Falls, Devon, and Ledger
243 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood 
  Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Eastern Pondera 
  and Eastern Teton Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next period of strong winds is expected 
  to develop this evening with wind gust speeds peaking Friday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

Hoenisch


Action: Upgraded
Issued At: 2025-12-18 14:43:22

365 
WWUS75 KTFX 182042
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

MTZ325-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Cameron, Jeffers,
Norris, and Ennis
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-307-308-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
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: Santa Rita, Bynum, Cut Bank,
Ethridge, Kiowa, Choteau, Rogers Pass, Marias Pass, Logan Pass,
Dupuyer, Browning, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Pendroy, Babb,
and Heart Butte
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  likely. Gusts to 75 mph possible near 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 8 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-312-313-317-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Great Falls, Shelby, Ledger,
Brady, Raynesford, Devon, Conrad, Chester, Whitlash, Kings Hill
Pass, Geyser, Benchland, Neihart, Stanford, Monarch, Moccasin,
Hobson, Lothair, Galata, Joplin, and Windham
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood 
  Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Upgraded
Issued At: 2025-12-18 14:43:22

365 
WWUS75 KTFX 182042
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

MTZ325-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Cameron, Jeffers,
Norris, and Ennis
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-307-308-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
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: Santa Rita, Bynum, Cut Bank,
Ethridge, Kiowa, Choteau, Rogers Pass, Marias Pass, Logan Pass,
Dupuyer, Browning, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Pendroy, Babb,
and Heart Butte
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  likely. Gusts to 75 mph possible near 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 8 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-312-313-317-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Great Falls, Shelby, Ledger,
Brady, Raynesford, Devon, Conrad, Chester, Whitlash, Kings Hill
Pass, Geyser, Benchland, Neihart, Stanford, Monarch, Moccasin,
Hobson, Lothair, Galata, Joplin, and Windham
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood 
  Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Upgraded
Issued At: 2025-12-18 14:43:22

365 
WWUS75 KTFX 182042
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

MTZ325-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0100Z-251220T0100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Cameron, Jeffers,
Norris, and Ennis
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-307-308-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0300Z-251220T0100Z/
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: Santa Rita, Bynum, Cut Bank,
Ethridge, Kiowa, Choteau, Rogers Pass, Marias Pass, Logan Pass,
Dupuyer, Browning, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Pendroy, Babb,
and Heart Butte
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  likely. Gusts to 75 mph possible near 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 8 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-312-313-317-191400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0034.251219T0700Z-251220T0100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Great Falls, Shelby, Ledger,
Brady, Raynesford, Devon, Conrad, Chester, Whitlash, Kings Hill
Pass, Geyser, Benchland, Neihart, Stanford, Monarch, Moccasin,
Hobson, Lothair, Galata, Joplin, and Windham
142 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood 
  Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$



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