Weather Alert in Montana
Wind Advisory issued July 14 at 12:12PM MDT until July 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AREAS AFFECTED: Lower Clark Fork Region; Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Lower Clark Fork Region, and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds over 40 mph could easily bring down weakened trees or large limbs, especially in forested areas and mouths of canyons. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur near the mouths of east-west oriented canyons and in higher terrain. Thunderstorms are possible Monday night into Tuesday 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. It could be dangerous for boaters to be on area lakes. Avoid setting up tents or campers near trees.
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Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
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Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet
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