* WHAT...West winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The magnitude and duration of the winds are expected to be similar to the December 17th event.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN TOOLE AND LIBERTY ... HILL COUNTY ... NORTHERN BLAINE COUNTY ... EASTERN PONDERA AND EASTERN TETON ... UPPER BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS ... GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS ... LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS ... SNOWY AND JUDITH MOUNTAINS ... HELENA VALLEY ... BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS ... MEAGHER COUNTY VALLEYS ... ELKHORN AND BOULDER MOUNTAINS ... CANYON FERRY AREA ... MISSOURI HEADWATERS ... GALLATIN VALLEY
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.
