One product issued by NWS for: Billings MT
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT Issued by National Weather Service Glasgow MT 442 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 MTZ029>032-036-037-057-058-170-173-235-180300- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.260217T1500Z-260218T0300Z/ Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Powder River-Carter- Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone- Including the locations of Colstrip, Fromberg, Ekalaka, Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Roundup, Hardin, Lame Deer, Miles City, Joliet, Billings, Forsyth, Hysham, Custer, and Crow Agency 442 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Warm and mostly dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected late this morning into early this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor objects. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$