Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 12:01AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:01pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 70 mph expected. Locally
higher gusts are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high
profile vehicles. Any sparked fires in dry grasses will spread
rapidly.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
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.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.
Please avoid activities that could spark fires.
Area Description:
Musselshell; Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Custer; Fallon; Powder River; Carter; Northern Big Horn; Southern Rosebud; Southeastern Carbon; Northern Carbon; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov