...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.