High Wind Watch

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 116 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with around 50 mph expected and isolated higher gusts possible. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with damaging gusts 55 to 65 mph expected and greater than 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.