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'Severe' driving conditions due to powerful winds

'Severe' driving conditions due to powerful winds
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Strong winds are causing "severe driving conditions in parts of Glacier County and Teton County.

The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council said at 1:20 p.m. on Thursday: "All north and south bound traffic suspended on 89 south until further notice. Emergency traffic ONLY!!

Strong winds cause truck trouble in Glacier County

The Montana Department of Transportation said: "DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS. NO SEMI TRAFFIC ON US 89 FROM BROWNING TO PENDROY. TRAFFIC IS ADVISED TO SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTE."

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We have received several reports of semi trucks being blown over the the wind.

There are no reports of any serious injuries.