* WHAT...For the first High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the second High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.
* WHEN...For the first High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. For the second High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple high wind periods are expected this week as a series of weather disturbances move across the Northern Rockies and Montana. Strong winds initially develop late Monday afternoon with wind speeds peaking Monday night. A second and potentially stronger wind event is possible Tuesday night through Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN PONDERA AND EASTERN TETON ... WESTERN AND CENTRAL CHOUTEAU COUNTY ... BEARS PAW MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHERN BLAINE ... LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
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.
