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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Billings, MT

December 7, 2021Park County, Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County, Montana

NWS Billings, MT issued this wind advisory at Dec 7, 2021, 1:41 AM MST for Park County, Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County, Montana. It took effect at Dec 7, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2021, 1:41 AM MST (08:41 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 8, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
In force
22 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 08:43 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, 8.7 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 2021-12-07Temperature 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 2021-12-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 130 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
654 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
90 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
273 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

901 
WWUS75 KBYZ 070841
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
141 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

MTZ065-066-080845-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.211208T0300Z-211208T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
141 AM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on 
  Interstate 90 near Livingston, and roads along the Beartooth 
  Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to occur late 
  tonight and Wednesday morning.

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
6 follow-up statements
219 
WWUS75 KBYZ 072146
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
246 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

MTZ065-066-082100-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.211208T0300Z-211208T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
246 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM 
MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on 
  Interstate 90 near Livingston, and roads along the Beartooth 
  Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to occur late 
  tonight and Wednesday morning.

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

Reimer
929 
WWUS75 KBYZ 080334
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
834 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

MTZ065-066-082100-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211208T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
834 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Wednesday.

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

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 taking an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Chambers
298 
WWUS75 KBYZ 080413
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
913 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

MTZ141-090100-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0017.211208T0413Z-211209T0100Z/
Northern Sweet Grass-
Including the locations of Big Timber
913 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel 
  difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber, 
  Highway 191 from Big Timber to Harlowton, and roads along the 
  Beartooth Foothills.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-082100-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211208T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
913 PM MST Tue Dec 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Wednesday.

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

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 taking an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Chambers
270 
WWUS75 KBYZ 080838
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
138 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

MTZ141-090100-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211209T0100Z/
Northern Sweet Grass-
Including the locations of Big Timber
138 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest to west wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sweet Grass.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 and US-191 in the Big Timber area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a lull in wind speeds early this 
  morning, gusts will increase in the late morning and afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-082100-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211208T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
138 AM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to occur early 
  this morning.

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
124 
WWUS75 KBYZ 082036
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
136 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

MTZ141-090100-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211209T0100Z/
Northern Sweet Grass-
Including the locations of Big Timber
136 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest to west wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Sweet Grass.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Interstate 90 and US-191 in the Big Timber area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-090100-
/O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211209T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
136 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

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

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

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 taking an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Reimer
225 
WWUS75 KBYZ 090049
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
549 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

MTZ141-090200-
/O.EXP.KBYZ.HW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211209T0100Z/
Northern Sweet Grass-
Including the locations of Big Timber
549 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

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

Although winds can gust to 50 mph early this evening, the strongest 
winds have ended. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will expire at 6 
PM MST this evening.

$$

MTZ065-066-090200-
/O.EXP.KBYZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211209T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
549 PM MST Wed Dec 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Although winds can gust to 50 mph early this evening, the strongest 
winds have ended. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will expire at 6 PM 
MST this evening.

$$

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

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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.