Dangerous Winds in Choteau, MT Area Monday – Gusts up to 80mph
A High Wind Warning has been issued for Choteau and surrounding areas with dangerous winds possible. Gusts up to 80mph are possible through Tuesday evening.
According to the National Weather Service:
- HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR CHOTEAU, MONTANA
- SOUTHWEST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 80 MPH.
- WESTERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EARLY EVENING.
- THE GUSTS TO 80 MPH ARE MOST LIKELY THROUGH PASSES AS WELL AS OVER FOOTHILLS IN WESTERN PONDERA AND TETON COUNTIES.
- HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES AND OTHERS TOWING TRAILERS MAY ENCOUNTER DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS INCLUDING STRONG CROSS WINDS ON U.S. HIGHWAY 89.
- HUNTERS CAMPING OUTDOORS MAY HAVE TENTS OR LIGHTWEIGHT SHELTERS DAMAGED BY THE WINDS IF THESE ITEMS ARE NOT PROPERLY SHELTERED OR SECURED.
- SOME POWER LINE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE.
- A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
- STRONG WINDS ENDANGER TRANSPORTATION AND COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE.