Whitefish Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Whitefish.

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High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 2:53AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 2:53AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 2:53AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Isolated gusts near 80 mph are possible closer to 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 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Red Flag Warning issued October 4 at 2:48AM MDT until October 5 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* AFFECTED AREA...Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest. * TIMING...Expect low humidity, warm temperatures and periods of strong winds from 1 PM to 7 PM. A wind shift is then likely to occur around 7 PM this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. The strong winds will diminish after 1 AM Saturday morning. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83. * COLD FRONT...A cold front will shift winds to the west early this evening, resulting in erratic fire behavior on any new fire starts. * IMPACTS...The combination of low relative humidity and strong wind gusts may result in critical fire weather conditions during the afternoon and evening hours.

Red Flag Warning issued October 4 at 2:33AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127 128...129. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater Sweet Grass...Yellowstone. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives tonight, bringing a shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds. * WIND: Southwest gusts 20 to 30 mph this afternoon, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph along the western foothills (Livingston, Nye, Big Timber) by late this afternoon and evening. West to northwest winds gusting 40 to 55 mph are expected along and just behind the frontal passage late tonight into Saturday. * HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 20 percent today, followed by a poor recovery tonight. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 80s today, cooling into the 60s to lower 70s for Saturday.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 4 at 2:33AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS: Lower humidities, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132. In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest SD...Harding. In South Central MT...Big Horn. In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River Rosebud...Treasure. * COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives late tonight, bringing a shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds. * WIND: West to northwest 25 to 40 mph winds with gusts of 45 to 60 mph possible along and behind the front. * HUMIDITY: Poor recoveries tonight. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent Saturday. * TEMPERATURES: Mid 60s Saturday.

Wind Advisory issued October 4 at 2:15AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution not to create a spark. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to subside below advisory levels once the cold front passes late tonight.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 2:15AM MDT until October 5 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Sudden strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread. Use caution with any burning activities.

High Wind Watch issued October 4 at 2:15AM MDT until October 5 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may cause tree and power line damage resulting in power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:56AM MDT until October 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, Northern Phillips, Northern Valley, Petroleum, and Southwest Phillips Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:56AM MDT until October 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Daniels, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, Western Roosevelt, and Wibaux Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:31AM MDT until October 4 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued October 4 at 1:31AM MDT until October 4 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region and Lower Clark Fork Region. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:31AM MDT until October 4 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:31AM MDT until October 5 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Idaho, Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County. In Montana, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains and Butte/Blackfoot Region. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:31AM MDT until October 5 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 4 at 1:31AM MDT until October 5 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Missoula MT on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Missoula MT on this developing situation.

Red Flag Warning issued October 3 at 11:31AM MDT until October 4 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected area: Fire Zone 110 (Deerlodge/West Beaverhead). Fire Zone 111 (East Beaverhead). * Impacts: A dry cold front will bring gusty winds and low RHs Friday afternoon and evening, leading to critical fire weather conditions. The stronger winds and lower RHs are favored for locations east of the Continental Divide. * Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized gusts over 60 mph, primarily in the higher terrain. * Minimum humidities: 10 to 15 percent.