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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Billings, MT

March 27, 2021Park County, Montana

NWS Billings, MT issued this wind advisory at Mar 27, 2021, 3:15 AM MDT for Park County, Montana. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 3:15 AM MDT (09:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2021, 10:04 AM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Billings, MT

County Park County, MT

The radar

The Billings radar (KBLX), 155 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:14 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 219 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 2021-03-27Temperature 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 2021-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 98 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
1590 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
98 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

708 
WWUS75 KBYZ 270915
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
315 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

MTZ065-272200-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.210328T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
315 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusts of 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big 
  Timber, and on local roads around Nye will be impacted by 
  dangerous crosswinds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be Sunday 
  night into Monday, where gusts to 70 mph are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ063-066-141-228-272200-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Sweet Grass-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber
315 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusts to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles and along Highway 191 from Big Timber to 
  Judith Gap.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be late 
  Sunday night into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

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

TWH
5 follow-up statements
080 
WWUS75 KBYZ 271508
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
908 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

MTZ065-272315-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.210328T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
908 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be Sunday 
  night into Monday, when gusts to 70 mph are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ172-272315-
/O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Melville Foothills-
Including the locations of Melville
908 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Melville Foothills.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 191 through Melville will be impacted 
  by dangerous crosswinds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be late 
  Sunday night and Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

MTZ063-066-141-228-272315-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Sweet Grass-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber
908 AM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 60 mph possible. Higher gusts 
  possible along the Beartooth foothills near Nye.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be late 
  Sunday night into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

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

Lester
175 
WWUS75 KBYZ 271948
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
148 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

MTZ065-280400-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.210328T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
148 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be Sunday 
  night into Monday, when gusts over 70 mph are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-280400-
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210329T0600Z-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
148 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest to northwest wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few hours of strong and erratic southwest 
  winds are possible late Sunday night and early Monday, before a 
  cold front shifts winds to the northwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-280400-
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210329T1000Z-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
148 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. Those 
  with plans to be outdoors on Monday should be prepared for 
  difficult windy conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

MTZ063-066-141-172-228-280400-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville
Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Big Timber, and
Melville
148 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be late 
  Sunday night into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

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

Lester
083 
WWUS75 KBYZ 280326
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
926 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

MTZ065-281830-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0006.210328T0600Z-210330T0000Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Livingston
926 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 6 PM 
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting mainly 60 to 65 mph. Gusts as high 
  as 75 mph possible Sunday night.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday. The strongest winds are expected 
  Sunday night into Monday when gusts up to 75 mph are possible.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become difficult. Use extra caution. High profile 
vehicles should delay travel through this area Sunday night or use 
alternate routes.

&&

$$

MTZ040-064-281830-
/O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Northern Park-Paradise Valley-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Clyde Park, and
Big Timber
926 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northern Park and Paradise Valley.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. The 
  strongest winds are expected late Sunday night into 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

MTZ063-066-141-172-228-281830-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210328T2100Z-210330T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville
Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Clyde Park, Big
Timber, and Melville
926 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. The 
  strongest winds are expected late Sunday night into 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

MTZ056-138-169-WYZ199-281830-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210329T0600Z-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
926 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest to northwest wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few hours of strong and erratic southwest 
  winds are possible late Sunday night and early Monday, before a 
  cold front shifts winds to the northwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-057-058-139-170-173-235-281830-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.210329T1000Z-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
926 PM MDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by dangerous crosswinds. Those 
  with plans to be outdoors on Monday should be prepared for 
  difficult windy conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

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

Tesar
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
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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Billings, MT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 3:15 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchBYZBig Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Golden Valley and 9 more23 hr
Mar 27, 1:33 PM MDTRed Flag WarningBYZCarter, Fallon49 hr

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Wind Advisories in Montana, 2021Every wind advisory in 2021

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.