Headline:
High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 12:00AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible. Strongest winds
through Thursday morning.
* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
Northern Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Local
power outages are possible. Strong crosswinds will make travel
difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Warm, dry conditions with strong winds could cause rapid fire
spread.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds Wednesday evening will be erratic due to
isolated thunderstorm activity.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Avoid any burning activities.
Area Description:
Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: