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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Billings, MT

November 27, 2021Park County, Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County, Montana

NWS Billings, MT issued this wind advisory at Nov 27, 2021, 2:39 AM MST for Park County, Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County, Montana. It took effect at Nov 27, 2021, 9:00 PM MST. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 27, 2021, 2:39 AM MST (09:39 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 27, 2021, 9:00 PM MST
Expired
Nov 29, 2021, 4:59 AM MST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Billings, MT

Counties Park County, MT, Stillwater County, MT, Sweet Grass County, MT

The radar

The Billings radar (KBLX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:39 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Great_falls, MT (KTFX), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 206 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, Great_falls, MT at 00:00Z on 2021-11-27Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Great_falls, MT at 00:00Z on 2021-11-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 0 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1670 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
0 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

265 
WWUS75 KBYZ 270939
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
239 AM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

MTZ065-066-280945-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.211128T0400Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
239 AM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions, combined with the strong 
  winds, could cause rapid fire spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

TWH
7 follow-up statements
303 
WWUS75 KBYZ 272032
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
132 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

MTZ065-066-282045-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.211128T0400Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
132 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM 
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions, combined with the strong 
  winds, could cause rapid fire spread. Take care to not spark a 
  fire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

Lester
103 
WWUS75 KBYZ 280322
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
822 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

MTZ065-066-290330-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.211128T0400Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
822 PM MST Sat Nov 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions, combined with the strong 
  winds, could cause rapid fire spread. Take care to not spark a 
  fire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

Setzenfand
703 
WWUS75 KBYZ 281024
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
324 AM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

MTZ065-066-291030-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
324 AM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions, combined with the strong 
  winds, could cause rapid fire spread. Take care to not spark a 
  fire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

TWH
520 
WWUS75 KBYZ 282046
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
146 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

MTZ065-066-291600-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
146 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. Winds will begin to decrease late 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions, combined with the strong 
  winds, could cause rapid fire spread. Take care to not spark a 
  fire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

Lester
216 
WWUS75 KBYZ 290221
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
721 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

MTZ065-066-291600-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
721 PM MST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions, combined with the strong 
  winds, could cause rapid fire spread. Take care to not spark a 
  fire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

Setzenfand
623 
WWUS75 KBYZ 290924
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
224 AM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

MTZ065-066-291600-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
224 AM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry conditions, combined with the strong 
  winds, could cause rapid fire spread. Take care to not spark a 
  fire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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

TWH
231 
WWUS75 KBYZ 291159
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
459 AM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

MTZ065-066-291300-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211129T1600Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
459 AM MST Mon Nov 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below Advisory criteria and will continue to 
weaken through the morning. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been 
cancelled.

$$

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

TWH

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.