Montana High Wind Warning | Effective 05/12/2026 23:00

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 up to 60 mph expected. Strongest winds through Thursday morning. * WHERE...Golden Valley, Musselshell, Northern Stillwater, and Southwestern Yellowstone. * 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. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles. 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: 
Musselshell; Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT