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WWUS75 KBYZ 052042
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
242 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

MTZ034-042-138-170-235-WYZ199-062045-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0004.240506T1600Z-240507T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0003.240507T1200Z-240508T1200Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Southern Big Horn-Northern
Carbon-Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Columbus, Billings, Park City, Laurel,
Lodge Grass, Dayton, Broadview, Huntley, Ryegate, Lavina, Pryor,
Clearmont, Absarokee, Ranchester, Big Horn, Sheridan, Reed Point,
Joliet, Wyola, Rapelje, and Fromberg
242 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 65 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 Monday to midnight
  MDT Monday Night. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning
  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. Tree and power line damage are possible which may
  cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second day of high wind gusts is possible
  on Tuesday. If you have outdoor or travel plans 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.

&&

$$

MTZ063-065-066-141-172-228-062045-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0004.240506T1600Z-240508T1200Z/
Judith Gap-Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Sweet
Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Shawmut, Melville, Fishtail,
Springdale, Harlowton, Twodot, McLeod, Nye, Big Timber, Judith
Gap, and Livingston
242 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines
  resulting in power outages. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ029-057-173-062045-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0003.240507T1200Z-240508T1200Z/
Musselshell-Northern Big Horn-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Pompeys Pillar, Musselshell, Custer,
Busby, Melstone, Roundup, Hardin, and Crow Agency
242 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING 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 Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...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 DETAILS...Strong winds may cause tree and power line
  damage, resulting in power outages.

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.

&&

$$

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

Chambers