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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: Continued 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: Continued 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 Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 15:15:09 432 WWUS75 KBYZ 232114 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 214 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ141-172-242115- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Big Timber and Melville 214 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. 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. && $$ MTZ065-066-242115- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Limestone, Dean, Livingston, Fishtail, and Nye 214 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS... Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ063-228-242115- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Harlowton and Judith Gap 214 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap and Southern Wheatland. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville and along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. 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. && $$ MTZ138-169-WYZ199-241500- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.260224T0300Z-260224T1500Z/ Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan Foothills- Including the locations of Lodge Grass, Pryor, Fort Smith, and Sheridan 214 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon and Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 8 PM MST this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to remain close to the mountains with weaker winds further off the foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ056-241300- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.260224T0400Z-260224T1300Z/ Red Lodge Foothills- Including the locations of Red Lodge 214 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM MST this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to remain close to the mountains with weaker winds further off the foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Torgerson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 18:01:28 803 WWUS75 KBYZ 240001 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 501 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ138-169-240115- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.260224T0300Z-260224T1500Z/ Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon- Including the locations of Lodge Grass, Fort Smith, and Pryor 501 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... While breezy winds are forecast, they are not expected to be hazardous. $$ MTZ056-241300- /O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.260224T0400Z-260224T1300Z/ /O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.260224T0100Z-260224T1300Z/ Red Lodge Foothills- Including the locations of Red Lodge 501 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to West winds with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to remain close to the mountains with rapid changes in wind speed over short distances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. 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. && $$ WYZ199-241500- /O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.260224T0300Z-260224T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.260224T0300Z-260224T1500Z/ Sheridan Foothills- Including the locations of Sheridan 501 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds will be confined to locations directly up against the Bighorn Mountains such as Dayton, Big Horn, and Story. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. && $$ MTZ141-172-250015- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Big Timber and Melville 501 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ MTZ065-066-250015- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston, Mc Leod, Nye, Dean, Fishtail, and Limestone 501 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. && $$ MTZ063-228-250015- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap and Harlowton 501 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap and Southern Wheatland. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville and along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * 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. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings McKeown-Robbie Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 23:53:08 191 WWUS75 KBYZ 240552 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1052 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ141-172-250600- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Big Timber and Melville 1052 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ056-241300- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1300Z/ Red Lodge Foothills- Including the locations of Red Lodge 1052 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to West winds with gusts up to 60 mph occuring. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to remain close to the mountains with rapid changes in wind speed over short distances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. 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. && $$ WYZ199-241500- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1500Z/ Sheridan Foothills- Including the locations of Sheridan 1052 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds with gusts up to 60 mph occuring. * WHERE...Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds will be confined to locations directly up against the Bighorn Mountains such as Dayton, Big Horn, and Story. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. && $$ MTZ065-066-250600- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston, Mc Leod, Nye, Dean, Fishtail, and Limestone 1052 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * 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. && $$ MTZ034-042-250600- /O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley- Including the locations of Absarokee, Ryegate, Columbus, and Lavina 1052 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ063-228-250600- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap and Harlowton 1052 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap and Southern Wheatland. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-12 and US-191 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings McKeown-Robbie Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 04:24:05 925 WWUS75 KBYZ 241023 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 323 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ141-172-251030- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 323 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Todays warning is cancelled. For the watch, west winds gusting to 70 mph possible late tonight into Friday. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have decreased this morning and will remain subdued through the day. Winds will begin to ramp back up late tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ056-241130- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1300Z/ Red Lodge Foothills- Including the locations of Red Lodge 323 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are decreasing as a cold front moves into the region. Have cancelled the High Wind Warning. $$ WYZ199-241130- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260224T1500Z/ Sheridan Foothills- Including the locations of Sheridan 323 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are decreasing as a cold front moves into the region. Have cancelled the High Wind Warning. $$ MTZ065-066-251030- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Livingston, Nye, Dean, Limestone, and Fishtail 323 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds gusting up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds gusting 65 to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST this morning. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning. * 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 decrease with the passage of a cold front early this morning. Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again late tonight and continue into Friday. 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. && $$ MTZ034-042-063-228-251030- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Absarokee, Lavina, Harlowton, Columbus, Judith Gap, and Ryegate 323 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible, with highest gusts near the eastern slopes of the Crazy Mountains. * WHERE...Golden Valley, Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-12 and US-191. Secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-24 07:23:11 631 WWUS75 KBYZ 241323 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 623 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ065-066-251330- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Livingston, Nye, Dean, Limestone, and Fishtail 623 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...The Wind Advisory for this morning has been cancelled. For the High Wind Watch, west winds gusting 65 to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are decreasing with the passage of a cold front this morning. Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again late tonight and continue into Friday. 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. && $$ MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-251330- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Absarokee, Big Timber, Lavina, Harlowton, Melville, Columbus, Judith Gap, and Ryegate 623 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible, with highest gusts near the eastern slopes of the Crazy Mountains. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-12 and US-191. Secure loose outdoor items. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have decreased this morning and will remain subdued through the day. Winds will begin to ramp back up late tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||