Weather Alerts For Florence, MT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1026 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025 Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 1026 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. West to East canyons could have gusts greater than 80 mph from Florence to Corvallis and Charlos Heights to Conner. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&