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Home Return to list High Wind Watch 0005 Issued by the Billings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 23:55:38 919 WWUS75 KBYZ 220555 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1055 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 MTZ065-066-230600- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.260223T0300Z-260224T1800Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Dean, Nye, Limestone, Livingston, and Fishtail 1055 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds will continue through the remainder of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. && $$ MTZ141-172-230600- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0005.260223T1200Z-260225T0000Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 1055 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From early Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds will continue through the remainder of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings McKeown-Robbie Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 14:28:09 876 WWUS75 KBYZ 222027 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 127 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ065-066-232030- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.260223T0300Z-260224T1800Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston, Mc Leod, Fishtail, Limestone, Dean, and Nye 127 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds will continue through the remainder of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$ MTZ141-172-232030- /O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.A.0005.260223T1800Z-260224T1200Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 127 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast late Monday through Monday night. Another period of strong to dangerous wind gusts is possible Wednesday and Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Matos Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 23:50:41 565 WWUS75 KBYZ 230550 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1050 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ065-066-240600- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Nye, Dean, Livingston, Mc Leod, Limestone, and Fishtail 1050 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds will continue through the remainder of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. && $$ MTZ141-172-240600- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0005.260223T1800Z-260224T1200Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Big Timber and Melville 1050 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong to dangerous winds will continue through the remainder of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings McKeown-Robbie Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-23 01:55:44 134 WWUS75 KBYZ 230755 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1255 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ141-172-240800- /O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0005.260223T1800Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.260223T2100Z-260224T1200Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 1255 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ065-066-240800- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Nye, McLeod, Livingston, Fishtail, and Springdale 1255 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to decrease with the passage of a cold front early Tuesday morning. Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ138-169-WYZ199-240800- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.260224T0300Z-260224T1500Z/ Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan Foothills- Including the locations of Fort Smith, Ranchester, Lodge Grass, Clearmont, Dayton, Sheridan, Pryor, Wyola, and Big Horn 1255 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds gusting 40 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon and Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest gusts will occur close to the Pryor and Bighorn Mountains, including places like Fort Smith, Parkman, Dayton, Banner and Story. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ056-240800- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.260224T0400Z-260224T1300Z/ Red Lodge Foothills- Including the locations of Red Lodge, Roscoe, and Roberts 1255 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds gusting 40 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest gusts will occur close to the slopes of the Beartooths. Though the town of Red Lodge may be somewhat sheltered from the highest gusts, places like Bearcreek and locations west of Highway 72 closer to the Wyoming border will be prone to see strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||