Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/07/2026 17:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 6:09PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 7, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires: 
June 7, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
West to northwest winds gusting 40 to 55 mph have been reported over the western foothills. These strong winds, not associated with thunderstorms, will spread eastward over the next few hours. They may reach as far east as Musselshell and Yellowstone county before diminishing late this evening. Those outdoors and those driving this evening should be prepared for these sudden strong wind gusts.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Musselshell; Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Red Lodge Foothills; Judith Gap; Beartooth Foothills; Southeastern Carbon; Northern Sweet Grass; Northern Carbon; Melville Foothills; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southern Wheatland; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov