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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

MTZ301>303-307-308-315-132315-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0021.260514T0000Z-260515T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0024.260514T0000Z-260515T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Southern High Plains-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: Logan Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Choteau, Dupuyer, Santa Rita, Pendroy, Bynum, Rogers Pass, Kiowa,
East Glacier Park, Ethridge, Flesher Pass, Marias Pass, Cut Bank,
Heart Butte, Marysville, Babb, Saint Mary, Browning, and Lincoln
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Westerly winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph
  possible along the Rocky Mountain Front, with gusts up to 75 mph
  elsewhere.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties, and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to midnight MDT Thursday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

MTZ304-312-313-132315-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0021.260514T0600Z-260515T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0024.260514T0600Z-260515T0000Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith
Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Galata, Raynesford, Chester,
Shelby, Great Falls, Devon, Geyser, Joplin, Whitlash, Windham,
Benchland, Lothair, Stanford, Hobson, and Moccasin
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 6 PM
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Cascade County below
  5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

MTZ305-306-310-311-314-318-132315-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0021.260514T0900Z-260515T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0024.260514T0900Z-260515T0600Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County
below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Fort Benton, Hilger,
Lewistown, Rocky Boy, Chinook, Fort Belknap, Harlem, Carter,
Havre, Zurich, Hogeland, and Floweree
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and
  Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, Northern
  Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

MTZ320-132315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0024.260513T1800Z-260514T0300Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass,
Deep Creek Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Trident
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be widely scattered showers
  and thunderstorms capable of producing localized wind gusts
  between 60 and 80 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

MTZ309-132315-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0024.260514T0600Z-260515T0000Z/
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Including the following locations: Conrad, Brady, and Ledger
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 6 PM
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

MTZ323>330-132315-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0022.260513T1800Z-260514T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0024.260513T1800Z-260514T0300Z/
Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-
Gallatin Valley-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: Bozeman, Cameron, Wisdom,
Harrison, Gallatin Gateway, Norris, Townsend, Dillon, Chief
Joseph Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Jeffers, Monida Pass, Glen, West
Yellowstone, Winston, McAllister, Bannack, Targhee Pass, Dewey,
Whitehall, Big Sky, Pony, Waterloo, Big Hole Pass, Willow Creek,
Raynolds Pass, Three Forks, and Toston
1148 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, and
  Canyon Ferry Area.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be widely scattered showers
  and thunderstorms capable of producing localized wind gusts
  between 60 and 80 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1200 AM MDT Wed May 13 2026

MTZ063-141-172-228-140600-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0013.260514T0000Z-260515T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0015.260514T0000Z-260515T0300Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Melville, Judith Gap, and
Harlowton
1200 AM MDT Wed May 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible. Strongest winds
  through Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Local
  power outages are possible. Strong crosswinds will make travel
  difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
  Warm, dry conditions with strong winds could cause rapid fire
  spread.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds Wednesday evening will be erratic due to
  isolated thunderstorm activity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Avoid any burning activities.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1200 AM MDT Wed May 13 2026

MTZ029-034-042-235-140600-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0013.260514T0000Z-260515T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0015.260514T0000Z-260515T0300Z/
Musselshell-Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Southwestern
Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Billings, Roundup, Absarokee, Ryegate,
Lavina, and Columbus
1200 AM MDT Wed May 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. Strongest winds
  through Thursday morning.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Musselshell, Northern Stillwater, and
  Southwestern Yellowstone.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Local
  power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for high
  profile vehicles. Warm, dry conditions with strong winds could
  cause rapid fire spread.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds Wednesday evening will be erratic due to
  isolated thunderstorm activity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Avoid any burning activities.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1053 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

MTZ016-017-021-022-059>061-140000-
/O.UPG.KGGW.HW.A.0009.260513T2200Z-260515T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.W.0013.260513T2200Z-260515T0600Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Petroleum-Garfield-Northern Phillips-Southwest Phillips-Northern
Valley-
Including Zortman, Malta, Jordan, Frazer, Opheim, Glasgow, Saco, Fort
Peck, Whitewater, Hinsdale, and Winnett
1053 PM MDT Tue May 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern
  Valley, Garfield, Northern Phillips, Northern Valley, Petroleum,
  and Southwest Phillips Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to midnight MDT Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

$$

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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