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Wind Advisory issued July 14 at 12:12PM MDT until July 15 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

AREAS AFFECTED: Kootenai/Cabinet Region; West Glacier Region

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winds over 40 mph could easily bring down weakened trees or large limbs, especially in forested areas and western foothills prone to downslope winds. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur in the higher elevations and in the channeled terrain especially in the canyons on the western sides of the Lewis Range in Glacier National Park, Whitefish Range, Swan Range, Purcell, Cabinet and Salish ranges. Thunderstorms are possible Monday evening into the overnight capable of further enhancing gusty winds. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.

INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. It could be dangerous for boaters on area lakes. Avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.

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