Monarch Volunteer Fire Department, MT Weather Warnings
Winter Storm Warning issued May 21 at 2:42PM MDT until May 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for cold and raw conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow may cause damage to trees and power lines. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
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Flood Watch issued May 21 at 2:42PM MDT until May 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Montana, including the following area, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain, heavy at times, is possible Wednesday into Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Snow is possible for elevations above 7000 feet. This amount of rainfall, combined with currently saturated ground conditions, could result in flooding of creeks and steams in the Monarch and Neihart areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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