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 wind gusts of 60 to 85 mph expected. Locally higher
gusts are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds will make travel difficult
along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway
12 from Harlowton to Lavina. Damaging winds could blow down trees
and power lines. Power outages are possible. Any sparked fires in
dry grasses will spread rapidly.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the
day Thursday.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
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:
Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov