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WWUS75 KBYZ 161926
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
126 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

MTZ065-171930-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.240517T1800Z-240518T0600Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
126 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
  crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from
  Livingston to Big Timber.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-171930-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0004.240517T1800Z-240518T0600Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Harlowton, Judith Gap, Big Timber, and
Melville
126 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will become stronger later in the
  afternoon and evening.

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

Arthur