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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
334 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

MTZ034-042-138-170-235-WYZ199-070945-
/O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.A.0003.240507T0600Z-240508T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0004.240506T1600Z-240507T0600Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Southern Big Horn-Northern
Carbon-Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Pryor, Sheridan, Joliet, Fromberg,
Billings, Absarokee, Ryegate, Columbus, Lavina, and Lodge Grass
334 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana and north
  central Wyoming.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM this morning to
  midnight MDT tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight
  through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Strong winds will blow around loose items which may
  cause damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect an extended period of windy conditions
  today through Tuesday evening.  The strongest winds may occur
  Tuesday. Be prepared for strong wind gusts and difficult outdoor
  conditions.

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 items
that may blow around and result in property damage.

&&

$$

MTZ063-065-066-141-172-228-070945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0004.240506T1600Z-240508T1200Z/
Judith Gap-Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Sweet
Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Livingston, Judith Gap, Melville, Nye,
Fishtail, Dean, Limestone, Mc Leod, Harlowton, and Big Timber
334 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6
AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

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 items
that may blow around and result in property damage.

&&

$$

MTZ036-037-058-070945-
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.A.0003.240507T0000Z-240508T0000Z/
Powder River-Carter-Southern Rosebud-
Including the locations of Ekalaka, Broadus, and Lame Deer
334 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph possible.
  Strongest gusts over higher hills and near the South Dakota border.

* WHERE...Carter, Powder River, and Southern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Periods of rain may occur with the wind limiting
  visibility. Loose items may be blown around and damaged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

MTZ029-057-173-070945-
/O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.A.0003.240507T0600Z-240508T1200Z/
Musselshell-Northern Big Horn-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Crow Agency, Custer, Pompeys Pillar,
Hardin, and Roundup
334 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Musselshell, Northeastern Yellowstone, and Northern Big
  Horn.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Periods of rain may occur with the wind limiting
  visibility. Loose items may be blown around and damaged.

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 items
that may blow around and result in property damage.

&&

$$

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

Tesar