Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:30AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 1:30am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...West wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph possible. Locally higher
gusts are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds could 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. The warm and
windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. Use
caution with any burning activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the
day Thursday.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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