High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ065-066-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Dean, Limestone, Livingston, Mc
Leod, and Nye
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 70 to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected to occur
tonight into early Tuesday morning.
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ067-068-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Alpine, Mystic Lake, Cooke City, Silver
Gate, and Jardine
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation will be impacted by very strong wind
gusts and areas of blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased Avalanche Danger.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ063-141-172-228-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Big Timber, Melville, and
Harlowton
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds gusting to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
Northern Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Secure loose
outdoor objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be Tuesday morning and
early afternoon.
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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ034-042-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Ryegate, Lavina, Columbus, and Absarokee
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be during the day
Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
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Palmquist
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Crow Agency, Joliet, Forsyth, Billings,
Miles City, Hardin, Sheridan, Roundup, Broadus, Custer, Lodge Grass,
Pryor, Ekalaka, Fort Smith, Hysham, Colstrip, Pompeys Pillar, Baker,
Lame Deer, and Fromberg
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
and north central Wyoming.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Outdoor activities may be impacted by strong wind gusts.
Secure loose outdoor objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be late Tuesday morning
through early Tuesday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ325-091230-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251209T1700Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Norris, Jeffers,
Ennis, and Cameron
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Madison River Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
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RG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ305-306-310-311-314-317-318-320-321-091230-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251209T2200Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County
below 4500ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County
Valleys-
Including the following locations: Fort Belknap, Ringling,
Martinsdale, Havre, Chinook, Carter, Bozeman Pass, White Sulphur
Springs, Neihart, Fort Benton, Checkerboard, Hogeland, Hilger,
Trident, Harlem, Zurich, Deep Creek Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Battle
Ridge Pass, Monarch, Floweree, Rocky Boy, Lewistown, and Maudlow
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains,
Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau
County, Fergus County below 4500ft, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle
Mountains, and Meagher County Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind gusts late Monday night into
Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ313-091230-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251209T2200Z/
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Stanford, Windham, Geyser,
Hobson, Moccasin, Benchland, and Raynesford
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Know your vehicle`s limits, those operating high profile vehicles or
towing light weight trailers should consider delaying travel.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ301>304-307>309-312-315-316-091230-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251209T1700Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-Eastern
Pondera and Eastern Teton-Cascade County below 5000ft-Upper
Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-
Including the following locations: Browning, Craig, Ledger,
Lothair, Lincoln, Bynum, Chester, Joplin, Marias Pass, MacDonald
Pass, Galata, Saint Mary, Wolf Creek, Cut Bank, Santa Rita,
Ethridge, Kiowa, Rogers Pass, Logan Pass, Dupuyer, Heart Butte,
Brady, Flesher Pass, Great Falls, Babb, Pendroy, Conrad, Devon,
Shelby, Marysville, Whitlash, Choteau, East Glacier Park, and
Canyon Creek
824 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Westerly winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph. Wind
gusts may exceed 80 mph at times along the Rocky Mountain Front
and over the plains west of I15.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, The Interstate 15 Corridor north of Power, Eastern Toole
and Liberty Counties, Cascade County below 5000ft, Upper Blackfoot
and MacDonald Pass, and Gates of the Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind gusts are likely to occur 9 PM
through 5 AM along the Rocky Mountain Front and between 3 AM and 7
AM east of I-15.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Know your vehicle`s limits, those operating high profile vehicles or
towing light weight trailers should consider delaying travel.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
704 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
NDZ022-023-025-033>037-041-042-044>048-050-051-090915-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0006.251209T1800Z-251210T0900Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Hettinger-Grant-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of New England, Strasburg, Gackle, Selfridge,
Mcclusky, Kulm, New Leipzig, Bismarck, Goodrich, Oakes, Ashley,
Wishek, Fessenden, Edgeley, Lamoure, Hettinger, Solen, Napoleon,
Carrington, Mandan, Mott, Ellendale, Elgin, Dickinson, Fort Yates,
Tappen, Steele, Harvey, Linton, Jamestown, and Carson
704 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /604 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TUESDAY TO 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest, south central, and central North
Dakota.
* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ Tuesday to 3 AM CST /2 AM MST/
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure things that could be blown around, including holiday
decorations. Be careful when traveling.
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CJS
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
704 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
NDZ031-032-040-043-090915-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0006.251209T1500Z-251210T0300Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Slope-Bowman-
Including the cities of Marmarth, Beach, Bowman, and Medora
604 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Billings, Bowman, Golden Valley, and Slope Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure things that could be blown around, including holiday
decorations. Be careful when traveling.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
704 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
NDZ001>003-009>012-017>021-090915-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0006.251209T1800Z-251210T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Columbus, Underwood, Sherwood,
Williston, Crosby, Bowbells, Turtle Lake, Garrison, Lignite, Watford
City, Portal, Powers Lake, Center, Stanley, Halliday, Mohall, Wilton,
Glenburn, Drake, Hazen, Towner, Velva, Parshall, Beulah, Minot, New
Town, and Washburn
704 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 /604 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TO 9
PM CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and central North Dakota.
* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and
signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure things that could be blown around, including holiday
decorations. Be careful when traveling.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
137 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
MTZ016>027-059>062-091230-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.W.0011.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Daniels-Sheridan-Western Roosevelt-Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-
Richland-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-Northern Phillips-Southwest
Phillips-Northern Valley-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including Winnett, Plentywood, Jordan, Wolf Point, Poplar,
Culbertson, Fairview, Circle, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Zortman,
Glasgow, Medicine Lake, Sidney, Malta, Saco, Terry, Opheim,
Glendive, Richey, Whitewater, Scobey, Frazer, and Wibaux
137 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5
PM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts in excess of 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...All of northeast Montana.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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RDJ
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1213 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
SDZ001-002-012>014-025>027-030>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-
WYZ060-091200-
/O.UPG.KUNR.HW.A.0009.251209T1500Z-251210T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.HW.W.0009.251209T1500Z-251210T0900Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Foothills-Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-Northern Oglala
Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa
Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern
Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northeastern Crook-
Including the cities of Tilford, Cherry Creek, Vale, New
Underwood, Ardmore, Witten, Aladdin, Long Valley, Summerset,
Ludlow, Edgemont, Buffalo, Meadow, Angostura Reservoir, Howes,
Mud Butte, Box Elder, Sturgis, Rapid City, Belle Fourche
Reservoir, Faith, Cedar Butte, Red Owl, Opal, Elm Springs,
Winner, Reva, Union Center, Smithwick, Colony, Manderson, Wounded
Knee, Buffalo Gap, Fruitdale, Hamill, White River, Wasta,
Rockyford, Ladner, Zeona, Oglala, White Owl, Potato Creek,
Enning, Parmelee, Saint Onge, Sorum, Fairburn, Wanblee, Glad
Valley, Hot Springs, Cottonwood, Prairie City, Dupree, Oelrichs,
Beulah, Usta, Piedmont, Caputa, Allen, South Eagle Butte, Norris,
Camp Crook, Folsom, Bison, Martin, Batesland, Milesville, Sharps
Corner, Rosebud, Colome, Belvidere, Provo, Harrington, Ideal,
Oral, Hoover, Black Hawk, Kyle, Shadehill, Wall, Quinn, Mission,
Porcupine, Pine Ridge, Saint Francis, Newell, Kadoka, Ellsworth
AFB, Tuthill, Whitewood, Hermosa, Interior, Rumford, Scenic,
Belle Fourche, Spearfish, Lemmon, Wood, Philip, Redig, and
Midland
1213 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 /113 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ TUESDAY TO 2
AM MST /3 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
South Dakota and northeast Wyoming.
* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday to 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage
roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.
Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and
flying debris.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are
expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or
falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.
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