Montana High Wind Warning | Effective 05/13/2026 14:04

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 3:04PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph expected. 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