High Wind Watch until 05:00PM Tuesday 
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills of 20 to 35 below expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, and Melville Foothills.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to noon MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on Highway 191. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JUDITH GAP ... MELVILLE FOOTHILLS ... SOUTHERN WHEATLAND
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Address/Location
Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
101 E Crawford St
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 406-547-3397
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MEAGHERSO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Watch