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WWUS75 KBYZ 170716
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
116 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

MTZ063-141-172-228-180600-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0004.240517T1800Z-240518T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0005.240517T1800Z-240518T0600Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Harlowton, Judith Gap, and
Melville
116 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage trees and power lines. Power
  outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel
  difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected between 4 pm
  and 8 pm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose objects before strong winds arrive. Stay away from
windows and be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ066-180600-
/O.EXA.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.240517T1800Z-240518T0600Z/
Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Dean, Nye, Mc Leod, Fishtail, and
Limestone
116 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Damage
  to trees and power lines may result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected between 4 pm
  and 8 pm. Expect strong crosswinds along north to south oriented
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose objects before strong winds arrive. Stay away from
windows and be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ065-180600-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.240517T1800Z-240518T0600Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
116 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Damage
  to trees and power lines may result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected between 4 pm
  and 8 pm. Expect strong crosswinds along north to south oriented
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose objects before strong winds arrive. Stay away from
windows and be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. 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.

&&

$$

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

Chambers