High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1146 AM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
MTZ016-059-161200-
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Central and Southeast Phillips-Northern Phillips-
Including Whitewater, Saco, and Malta
1146 AM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest
winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips and Northern Phillips
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11
AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning
through late Wednesday night.
* 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1146 AM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
MTZ060-161200-
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Southwest Phillips-
Including Zortman
1146 AM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds
30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Southwest Phillips County.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11
AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning
through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
MTZ305-306-161215-
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Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Including the following locations: Hogeland, Zurich, Havre,
Chinook, Fort Belknap, and Harlem
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, westerly winds 30 to 40
mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning,
west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County.
* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Tuesday.
For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight
MST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down
trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
MTZ309>311-314-315-317-318-161215-
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/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County
below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Lewistown, Monarch, Conrad,
Fort Benton, Hilger, Lincoln, Carter, Floweree, Flesher Pass,
Ledger, Rocky Boy, Marysville, Kings Hill Pass, Neihart, Brady,
and MacDonald Pass
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west to southwesterly
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the second High
Wind Warning, westerly winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains,
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central
Chouteau County, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Upper Blackfoot
and MacDonald Pass.
* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Tuesday.
For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight
MST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down
trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
MTZ301>304-307-308-161215-
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/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
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-
Including the following locations: Dupuyer, Saint Mary, Logan
Pass, Rogers Pass, Browning, Lothair, Pendroy, Heart Butte, Cut
Bank, Marias Pass, Galata, Shelby, East Glacier Park, Santa Rita,
Bynum, Chester, Devon, Kiowa, Joplin, Babb, Choteau, Ethridge,
and Whitlash
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west to southwesterly
winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph along and west of
Highway 89 and up to 75 mph elsewhere. For the second High Wind
Warning, westerly winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph
possible along and west of Highway 89 and up to 80 mph elsewhere.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties, and Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.
* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight
MST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down
trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
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/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Windham, Hobson, Moccasin,
Great Falls, Benchland, Geyser, Raynesford, and Stanford
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwesterly winds 30 to
40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the second High Wind Warning,
westerly winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and
Judith Gap.
* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Tuesday.
For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight
MST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down
trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
MTZ316-319>326-161215-
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/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0033.251217T1000Z-251218T0700Z/
Gates of the Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle
Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-
Gallatin Valley-
Including the following locations: White Sulphur Springs, Pony,
Maudlow, Townsend, Checkerboard, Canyon Creek, Clancy, Bozeman
Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Ringling, McAllister, Trident, Boulder,
Harrison, Montana City, Wolf Creek, Winston, Ennis, Norris,
Willow Creek, Jeffers, Wickes, Cameron, Bozeman, Deep Creek Pass,
Homestake Pass, Martinsdale, Corbin, Whitehall, Gallatin Gateway,
Helena, Elk Park Pass, Craig, Three Forks, and Toston
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall,
Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, Big Belt, Bridger and
Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, and Madison River Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down
trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Northwest Beaverhead County-Beaverhead and Western Madison below
6000ft-Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin
and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Big Sky, Raynolds Pass,
Bannack, Glen, Chief Joseph Pass, Waterloo, Big Hole Pass, Dewey,
Wise River, West Yellowstone, Wisdom, Monida Pass, Dillon, and
Targhee Pass
213 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected.
* WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate
90, and Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down
trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.
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RG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
119 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Clark, Cody, and Meeteetse
119 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Cody Foothills.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are most likely from the area
of Cody to Clark, where gusts up to around 65 mph are possible.
Downsloping winds from the Absaroka Mountains may bring sudden
increases in winds.
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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
119 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Absaroka Mountains-
119 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
Strongest winds will be on the eastern slopes, with isolated gusts
around 80 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 1 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Travel will 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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1238 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Harlowton, Judith Gap, and
Melville
1238 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2
PM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
Northern Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Localized power
outages and downed trees are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of strong winds are
expected Wednesday into Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
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
1238 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
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Crazy Mountains-
1238 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2
PM MST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of strong winds are
expected Wednesday into Thursday.
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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Archer
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1238 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
MTZ065-066-161800-
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Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Nye, Livingston, Dean, Mc Leod,
and Limestone
1238 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11
AM MST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Warning, southwest
winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For
the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of strong winds are
expected Wednesday into Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
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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