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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Billings, MT

March 28, 202115 counties in Montana; Sheridan County, Wyoming

NWS Billings, MT issued this high wind warning at Mar 28, 2021, 2:27 AM MDT for 15 counties in Montana; Sheridan County, Wyoming. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 10:04 AM MDT. It was in force for 32 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 2:27 AM MDT (08:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 10:04 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Billings, MT

Counties Big Horn County, MT, Carbon County, MT, Carter County, MT, Custer County, MT, Fallon County, MT, Golden Valley County, MT, Musselshell County, MT, Park County, MT, Powder River County, MT, Rosebud County, MT, Stillwater County, MT, Sweet Grass County, MT, Treasure County, MT, Wheatland County, MT, Yellowstone County, MT, Sheridan County, WY

The radar

The Billings radar (KBLX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 28, 11:12 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6817 Ne Wilsall, MT
Mar 28, 4:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 517 S Reedpoint, MT
Mar 28, 4:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Ssw Big Timber, MT
Mar 28, 5:12 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7217 Ne Wilsall, MT
Mar 28, 5:18 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5817 S Fort Smith, MT
Mar 28, 5:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6213 Ssw Greycliff, MT
Mar 28, 5:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 519 Se Big Timber, MT
Mar 28, 7:22 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 533 W Fishtail, MT
Mar 28, 7:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Ene Livingston, MT
Mar 28, 8:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Wsw Red Lodge, MT
Mar 28, 9:07 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6012 Se Emigrant, MT
Mar 28, 9:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Wsw Livingston, MT
Mar 28, 10:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6311 S Livingston, MT
Mar 28, 10:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6811 S Livingston, MT
Mar 28, 10:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Ene Livingston, MT
Mar 28, 11:04 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nw Burgess Junction, WY
Mar 28, 11:05 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 S Roscoe, MT
Mar 28, 11:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 Wsw Red Lodge, MT
Mar 28, 11:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 S Roscoe, MT
Mar 29, 12:04 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Nw Burgess Junction, WY
Mar 29, 12:05 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 S Livingston, MT
Mar 29, 12:06 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 S Roscoe, MT
Mar 29, 12:07 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5412 Se Emigrant, MT
Mar 29, 12:12 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6317 Ne Wilsall, MT
Mar 29, 12:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 636 Wsw Red Lodge, MT
Mar 29, 12:18 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6117 S Fort Smith, MT
Mar 29, 12:29 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Ene Livingston, MT
Mar 29, 12:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 609 Se Melville, MT
Mar 29, 12:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 702 Wsw Livingston, MT
Mar 29, 12:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6413 Ssw Greycliff, MT
Mar 29, 12:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6211 S Livingston, MT
Mar 29, 12:53 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 Ene Livingston, MT
Mar 29, 1:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Wnw Gardiner, MT
Mar 29, 1:06 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 S Roscoe, MT
Mar 29, 1:12 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7017 Ne Wilsall, MT
Mar 29, 1:12 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 706 Ene Livingston, MT
Mar 29, 1:18 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6417 S Fort Smith, MT
Mar 29, 1:22 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 W Fishtail, MT
Mar 29, 1:25 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6311 S Livingston, MT
Mar 29, 1:26 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 S Roscoe, MT
Mar 29, 1:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6913 Ssw Greycliff, MT
Mar 29, 2:07 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6112 Se Emigrant, MT
Mar 29, 2:12 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7617 Ne Wilsall, MT
Mar 29, 2:21 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 566 S Lockwood, MT
Mar 29, 3:07 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6212 Se Emigrant, MT
Mar 29, 3:18 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6717 S Fort Smith, MT
Mar 29, 3:23 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Sse Columbus, MT
Mar 29, 3:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 E Columbus, MT
Mar 29, 3:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ssw Big Timber, MT
Mar 29, 3:40 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 636 E Columbus, MT
Mar 29, 3:55 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Ssw Big Timber, MT
Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 W Harlowton, MT
Mar 29, 4:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 559 Se Big Timber, MT
Mar 29, 4:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 516 Ene Belfry, MT
Mar 29, 4:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 525 N Rapleje, MT
Mar 29, 4:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 549 Wnw Absarokee, MT
Mar 29, 4:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 567 S Reedpoint, MT
Mar 29, 4:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 656 Ene Belfry, MT
Mar 29, 4:48 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 646 Ese Big Horn, WY
Mar 29, 4:50 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 684 Se Banner, WY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Glasgow Intl Airport, MT (KGGW), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 276 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 00:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 00:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 132 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1687 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
73 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
357 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

978 
WWUS75 KBYZ 280827
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
227 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MTZ040-063-064-066-141-172-228-282215-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Northern Park-Judith Gap-Paradise Valley-Beartooth Foothills-
Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Clyde Park, Big
Timber, and Melville
227 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. There is 
  potential for higher gusts Sunday night along the Beartooth 
  foothills near Nye.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 191 from Big Timber to Harlowton and 
  Judith Gap and on local roads near Nye, will be impacted by 
  dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These strong winds could cause tree and power line damage, with 
power outages possible.

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-282215-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Pryor, Sheridan, Red Lodge, Dayton,
Decker, Lodge Grass, Ranchester, and Fort Smith
227 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Bighorn 
  Canyon, Red Lodge Foothills and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. These 
  strong winds could cause tree and power line damage, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-282215-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210329T1000Z-210330T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T1000Z-210330T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern
Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Bridger, Miles City, Crow Agency,
Absarokee, Alzada, Shepherd, Columbus, Colstrip, Ridgeway,
Custer, Ekalaka, Busby, Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Biddle,
Billings, Joliet, Lame Deer, Roundup, Ryegate, Hardin,
Ballantine, Worden, Baker, Huntley, Hysham, Forsyth, Ashland,
Lockwood, Fromberg, Volborg, Melstone, and Laurel
227 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds could cause damage to trees and power 
  lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and stay away from windows. Avoid contact with 
downed power lines and use caution when driving due to dangerous 
crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ171-WYZ198-282215-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story and Burgess Junction
227 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West wind gusts 70 to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. In Montana, 
  Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds will make travel very difficult. The 
  winds could also cause damage to trees and power lines, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and avoid contact with downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ065-282215-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
227 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 65 mph this morning. Gusts as 
  high as 75 mph possible tonight through Monday morning.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel along Interstate 90 near Livingston will be 
  impacted by very dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. High profile 
vehicles should strongly consider delaying travel through this area 
Sunday night into Monday, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

TWH
6 follow-up statements
443 
WWUS75 KBYZ 281604
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1004 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MTZ065-290015-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210328T1604Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
1004 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 65 mph today, increasing to 75 
  mph tonight. Winds will decrease to 40 to 50 mph by Monday 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel along Interstate 90 near Livingston will be 
  impacted by very dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ040-063-064-066-141-172-228-290015-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Northern Park-Judith Gap-Paradise Valley-Beartooth Foothills-
Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Clyde Park, Big
Timber, and Melville
1004 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 
PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. Gusts near 75 mph 
  are expected along the Beartooth foothills tonight near Nye.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 191 from Big Timber to Harlowton and 
  Judith Gap and on local roads near Nye, will be impacted by 
  dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-290015-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Pryor, Sheridan, Red Lodge, Dayton,
Decker, Lodge Grass, Ranchester, and Fort Smith
1004 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM 
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Bighorn 
  Canyon, Red Lodge Foothills and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. These 
  strong winds could cause tree and power line damage, with power 
  outages possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periodic strong southwesterly downslope winds 
  are possible tonight, before a cold front shifts winds to the 
  northwest early Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ171-WYZ198-290015-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story and Burgess Junction
1004 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM 
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West wind gusts 70 to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. In Montana, 
  Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds will make travel very difficult. The 
  winds could also cause damage to trees and power lines, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and avoid contact with downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-290015-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T1000Z-210330T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern
Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Bridger, Miles City, Crow Agency,
Absarokee, Alzada, Shepherd, Columbus, Colstrip, Ridgeway,
Custer, Ekalaka, Busby, Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Biddle,
Billings, Joliet, Lame Deer, Roundup, Ryegate, Hardin,
Ballantine, Worden, Baker, Huntley, Hysham, Forsyth, Ashland,
Lockwood, Fromberg, Volborg, Melstone, and Laurel
1004 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds could cause damage to trees and power 
  lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and stay away from windows. Avoid contact with 
downed power lines and use caution when driving due to dangerous 
crosswinds.

&&

$$

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

Lester
563 
WWUS75 KBYZ 282053
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
253 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MTZ065-290900-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
253 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 65 mph today, increasing to 70 
  to 80 mph tonight. Winds will decrease to 40 to 50 mph by Monday 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel along Interstate 90 near Livingston will be 
  impacted by very dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ040-063-064-066-141-172-228-290900-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Northern Park-Judith Gap-Paradise Valley-Beartooth Foothills-
Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Clyde Park, Big
Timber, and Melville
253 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. Gusts of 70 to 80 
  mph are expected along the Beartooth foothills tonight near Nye.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 191 from Big Timber to Harlowton and 
  Judith Gap and on local roads near Nye, will be impacted by 
  dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-290900-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Pryor, Sheridan, Red Lodge, Dayton,
Decker, Lodge Grass, Ranchester, and Fort Smith
253 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM 
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Bighorn 
  Canyon, Red Lodge Foothills and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. These 
  strong winds could cause tree and power line damage, with power 
  outages possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periodic strong southwesterly downslope winds 
  are possible tonight, before a cold front shifts winds to the 
  northwest early Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ171-WYZ198-290900-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story and Burgess Junction
253 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM 
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West wind gusts 70 to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. In Montana, 
  Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds will make travel very difficult. The 
  winds could also cause damage to trees and power lines, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and avoid contact with downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-290900-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T1000Z-210330T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern
Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Bridger, Miles City, Crow Agency,
Absarokee, Alzada, Shepherd, Columbus, Colstrip, Ridgeway,
Custer, Ekalaka, Busby, Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Biddle,
Billings, Joliet, Lame Deer, Roundup, Ryegate, Hardin,
Ballantine, Worden, Baker, Huntley, Hysham, Forsyth, Ashland,
Lockwood, Fromberg, Volborg, Melstone, and Laurel
253 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM MDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds could cause damage to trees and power 
  lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and stay away from windows. Avoid contact with 
downed power lines and use caution when driving due to dangerous 
crosswinds.

&&

$$

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

Lester
805 
WWUS75 KBYZ 290839
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
239 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MTZ040-063-064-066-141-172-228-292200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Northern Park-Judith Gap-Paradise Valley-Beartooth Foothills-
Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Clyde Park, Big
Timber, and Melville
239 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. Gusts of 65 to 75 
  mph are expected along the Beartooth foothills near Nye.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 191 from Big Timber to Harlowton and 
  Judith Gap and on local roads near Nye, will be impacted by 
  dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-292200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Pryor, Sheridan, Red Lodge, Dayton,
Decker, Lodge Grass, Ranchester, and Fort Smith
239 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Bighorn 
  Canyon, Red Lodge Foothills and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. These 
  strong winds could cause tree and power line damage, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ065-292200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
239 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 65 to 75 mph this morning. Winds 
  will decrease to 40 to 50 mph this afternoon.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel along Interstate 90 near Livingston will be 
  impacted by very dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ171-WYZ198-292200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story and Burgess Junction
239 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West wind gusts 70 to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. In Montana, 
  Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds will make travel very difficult. The 
  winds could also cause damage to trees and power lines, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and avoid contact with downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-292200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.210329T1000Z-210330T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern
Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Bridger, Miles City, Crow Agency,
Absarokee, Alzada, Shepherd, Columbus, Colstrip, Ridgeway,
Custer, Ekalaka, Busby, Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Biddle,
Billings, Joliet, Lame Deer, Roundup, Ryegate, Hardin,
Ballantine, Worden, Baker, Huntley, Hysham, Forsyth, Ashland,
Lockwood, Fromberg, Volborg, Melstone, and Laurel
239 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds could cause damage to trees and power 
  lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and stay away from windows. Avoid contact with 
downed power lines and use caution when driving due to dangerous 
crosswinds.

&&

$$

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

TWH
823 
WWUS75 KBYZ 291816
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1216 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MTZ040-064-065-291930-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Northern Park-Paradise Valley-Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston and Clyde Park
1216 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased and thus the warning is cancelled.

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-300000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern
Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Bridger, Miles City, Crow Agency,
Absarokee, Alzada, Shepherd, Columbus, Colstrip, Ridgeway,
Custer, Ekalaka, Busby, Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Biddle,
Billings, Joliet, Lame Deer, Roundup, Ryegate, Hardin,
Ballantine, Worden, Baker, Huntley, Hysham, Forsyth, Ashland,
Lockwood, Fromberg, Volborg, Melstone, and Laurel
1216 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds could cause damage to trees and power 
  lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and stay away from windows. Avoid contact with 
downed power lines and use caution when driving due to dangerous 
crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-300000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Pryor, Sheridan, Red Lodge, Dayton,
Decker, Lodge Grass, Ranchester, and Fort Smith
1216 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Bighorn 
  Canyon, Red Lodge Foothills and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. These 
  strong winds could cause tree and power line damage, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ063-066-141-172-228-300000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville
Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Big Timber, and
Melville
1216 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 191 from Big Timber to Harlowton and 
  Judith Gap and on local roads near Nye, will be impacted by 
  dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ171-WYZ198-300000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story and Burgess Junction
1216 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West wind gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. In Montana, 
  Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds will make travel very difficult. The 
  winds could also cause damage to trees and power lines, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and avoid contact with downed power lines.

&&

$$

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

Lester
384 
WWUS75 KBYZ 292033
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
233 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MTZ063-141-171-172-228-WYZ198-292145-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-
Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Big Timber, and
Melville
233 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing and will continue to become weaker through the 
night.

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-300000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern
Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Bridger, Miles City, Crow Agency,
Absarokee, Alzada, Shepherd, Columbus, Colstrip, Ridgeway,
Custer, Ekalaka, Busby, Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Biddle,
Billings, Joliet, Lame Deer, Roundup, Ryegate, Hardin,
Ballantine, Worden, Baker, Huntley, Hysham, Forsyth, Ashland,
Lockwood, Fromberg, Volborg, Melstone, and Laurel
233 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds could cause damage to trees and power 
  lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items and stay away from windows. Avoid contact with 
downed power lines and use caution when driving due to dangerous 
crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-300000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Pryor, Sheridan, Red Lodge, Dayton,
Decker, Lodge Grass, Ranchester, and Fort Smith
233 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Bighorn 
  Canyon, Red Lodge Foothills and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. These 
  strong winds could cause tree and power line damage, with power 
  outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

MTZ066-300000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Limestone, Dean, Mc Leod,
and Nye
233 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 191 from Big Timber to Harlowton and 
  Judith Gap and on local roads near Nye, will be impacted by 
  dangerous crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. Secure loose 
items and stay away from downed power lines.

&&

$$

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

Lester
171 
WWUS75 KBYZ 292359
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
559 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-056>058-066-138-139-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-
300100-
/O.EXP.KBYZ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Red Lodge Foothills-
Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Beartooth Foothills-Southern
Big Horn-Southeastern Carbon-Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-
Northeastern Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Bridger, Miles City, Red Lodge, Pryor,
Crow Agency, Lodge Grass, Dayton, Absarokee, Nye, Sheridan,
Shepherd, Columbus, Colstrip, Ridgeway, Custer, Ekalaka, Busby,
Pompeys Pillar, Broadus, Biddle, Billings, Joliet, Alzada, Lame
Deer, Roundup, Ryegate, Hardin, Ballantine, Worden, Huntley,
Baker, Fishtail, Hysham, Fort Smith, Forsyth, Ashland, Lockwood,
Fromberg, Volborg, Decker, Limestone, Dean, Melstone, Mc Leod,
Ranchester, and Laurel
559 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to gradually diminish this evening, and the 
threat of impacts has decreased.

$$

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

Tesar

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.