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Wind Advisory 17, NWS Billings, MT

December 9, 2021Park County, Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County, Montana

NWS Billings, MT issued this wind advisory at Dec 9, 2021, 2:14 PM MST for Park County, Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County, Montana. It took effect at Dec 10, 2021, 3:00 PM MST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2021, 2:14 PM MST (21:14 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2021, 3:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 7:37 AM MST
In force
17 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 21:19 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 12:00Z, 9.2 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-09Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 124 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1570 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

772 
WWUS75 KBYZ 092114
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
214 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

MTZ065-066-102115-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0017.211210T2200Z-211213T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
214 PM MST Thu Dec 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 6 PM MST Sunday.

* 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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Reimer
5 follow-up statements
910 
WWUS75 KBYZ 100846
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
146 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

MTZ065-066-110900-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0017.211210T2200Z-211213T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
146 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM 
MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MST Sunday. Strongest 
  winds Saturday.

* 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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-110900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.211211T0600Z-211212T0300Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber
146 AM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY 
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From late this evening through Saturday evening. Strongest 
  winds on Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles on US-191 from Big Timber to Judith Gap.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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

Tesar
649 
WWUS75 KBYZ 102104
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
204 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

MTZ063-141-172-228-112115-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.211211T0600Z-211212T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0018.211211T0600Z-211212T0300Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber
204 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST 
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected late 
  Saturday morning through the afternoon.

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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-112115-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0017.211210T2200Z-211213T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
204 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Sunday.

* 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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Reimer
195 
WWUS75 KBYZ 110325
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
825 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

MTZ063-141-172-228-120300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0018.211211T0600Z-211212T0300Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber
825 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected late 
  Saturday morning through the afternoon.

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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-120330-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211213T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
825 PM MST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Sunday.

* 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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Setzenfand
696 
WWUS75 KBYZ 110915
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
215 AM MST Sat Dec 11 2021

MTZ063-141-172-228-120300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211212T0300Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber
215 AM MST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected late this 
  morning through the afternoon.

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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-120915-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211213T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
215 AM MST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Sunday. Strongest winds today through this 
  evening.

* 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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Tesar
805 
WWUS75 KBYZ 111437
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
737 AM MST Sat Dec 11 2021

MTZ065-066-121445-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211213T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211213T0100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston
737 AM MST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts of 65 to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST Sunday.

* 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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-120300-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211212T0300Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber
737 AM MST Sat Dec 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along 
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected late this 
  morning through the afternoon.

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 take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Arthur

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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.