Petroleum County
High Wind Watch from WED 4:00 PM MDT until FRI 12:00 AM MDT
Issued May, 12 2026 at 10:56 AM - None expires May, 15 2026 at 12:00 AM - None
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds possibly gusting to 60 mph then west winds
30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern
Valley, Garfield, Northern Phillips, Northern Valley, and Petroleum
Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
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