Montana High Wind Warning | Effective 05/13/2026 07:52

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 8:52AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 7:52am
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible. Strongest winds tonight through Thursday morning. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down some 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 and dry conditions with strong winds could cause rapid fire spread. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds this 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