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  1. High Wind WarningEast Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High PlainsNWS Great Falls MT · until warning · alerts checked

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    Current NWS warning

    East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains

    High Wind Warning

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    NWS Great Falls MT
    People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

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    High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:59PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

    * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph
expected. Isolated wind gusts near 90 mph in wind prone locations
along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region and Northern High Plains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages
are possible. Outdoor recreation within Glacier National Park,
particularly near mountain passes and saddles, will be dangerous
and could lead to falls in areas of exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of most intense wind speeds and
gusts is likely to occur between 2 PM and 6 PM.
    People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
    Warning-message history (5)

    Data: NOAA/NWS · KTFX.HW.W.0034

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    Recording coverage and limits
    • warnings: retained from 2026-10-16T06:41:15.106Z through 2026-10-17T06:41:02.979Z
    • outlooks: retained from 2026-10-16T06:41:15.106Z through 2026-10-17T06:40:06.350Z
    • hydro: retained from 2026-10-16T06:41:15.106Z through 2026-10-17T06:35:04.889Z
    • analysis: retained from 2026-10-16T06:41:15.106Z through 2026-10-17T06:30:05.861Z
    • winter: retained from 2026-10-16T06:41:15.106Z through 2026-10-17T06:38:03.621Z

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    Montana (NWS states: MT)
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    In force in this area 1

    1. High Wind Warning11 not yet in effect · until 18 Oct 06:00Z
    Every alert in this area, most urgent first
    1. High Wind WarningEast Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High PlainsFrom · until · NWS Great Falls MT

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