Alert archive / Montana / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 9, NWS Billings, MT
NWS Billings, MT issued this wind advisory at Nov 12, 2021, 2:05 AM MST for Park County, Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County, Montana. It took effect at Nov 12, 2021, 6:00 PM MST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2021, 2:05 AM MST (09:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 12, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Nov 13, 2021, 10:01 AM MST
- In force
- 16 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 09:09 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, 9.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2167 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 85 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 89 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 321 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
755 WWUS75 KBYZ 120905 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 205 AM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 MTZ065-066-130915- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.211113T0100Z-211113T1900Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston 205 AM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to Noon MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Livingston and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MTZ063-141-172-228-130915- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0009.211113T1000Z-211114T0100Z/ Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber 205 AM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Big Timber, and along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Harlowton. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Vertz
4 follow-up statements
245 WWUS75 KBYZ 122058 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 158 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 MTZ063-141-172-228-132100- /O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0009.211113T1000Z-211114T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0011.211113T1000Z-211114T0100Z/ Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber 158 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Big Timber, and along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Harlowton. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MTZ065-066-131900- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.211113T0100Z-211113T1900Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston 158 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to Noon MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Livingston and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MTZ031>033-036-037-132100- /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.211113T1600Z-211114T0100Z/ Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-Carter- Including the locations of Volborg, Miles City, Colstrip, Ridgeway, Broadus, Baker, Ekalaka, Biddle, Forsyth, and Alzada 158 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, Northern Rosebud and Powder River. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along Interstate 94, US 212 and other area highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Palmquist
577 WWUS75 KBYZ 130322 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 822 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 MTZ063-141-172-228-140100- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0011.211113T1000Z-211114T0100Z/ Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber 822 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Big Timber, and along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Harlowton. Strong winds may easily blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MTZ065-066-131900- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T1900Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston 822 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Livingston and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MTZ031>033-036-037-140100- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.211113T1600Z-211114T0100Z/ Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-Carter- Including the locations of Volborg, Miles City, Colstrip, Ridgeway, Broadus, Baker, Ekalaka, Biddle, Forsyth, and Alzada 822 PM MST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, Northern Rosebud and Powder River counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along Interstate 94, US 212 and other area highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings TWH
309 WWUS75 KBYZ 130908 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 208 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 MTZ031>033-036-037-140100- /O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.211113T1600Z-211114T0100Z/ /O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0011.211113T1600Z-211114T0100Z/ Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-Carter- Including the locations of Volborg, Miles City, Colstrip, Ridgeway, Broadus, Baker, Ekalaka, Biddle, Forsyth, and Alzada 208 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, Northern Rosebud and Powder River. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 94, US 212 and other area highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ063-141-172-228-140100- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0011.211113T1000Z-211114T0100Z/ Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber 208 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Big Timber, and along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Harlowton. Strong winds may easily blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MTZ065-066-131900- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T1900Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston 208 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until Noon MST today. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Livingston and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Vertz
983 WWUS75 KBYZ 131701 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1001 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 MTZ065-066-131815- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T1900Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston 1001 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts are below 45 mph in Livingston. Winds along the Beartooth foothills has shifted to the west and are expected to decrease over the next hour. Another round of winds is expected beginning Sunday morning. $$ MTZ031>033-036-037-140100- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211114T0100Z/ Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-Carter- Including the locations of Volborg, Miles City, Colstrip, Ridgeway, Broadus, Baker, Ekalaka, Biddle, Forsyth, and Alzada 1001 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, Northern Rosebud and Powder River. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 94, US 212 and other area highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MTZ063-141-172-228-140100- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211114T0100Z/ Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big Timber 1001 AM MST Sat Nov 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 near Big Timber, and along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Harlowton. Strong winds may easily blow around unsecured objects. $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Plouffe
The office that day
Everything else NWS Billings, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2:05 AM MST | High Wind Watch | BYZ | Golden Valley, Sweet Grass, Wheatland | 12 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:58 PM MST | High Wind Watch | BYZ | Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud | 12 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:58 PM MST | High Wind Warning | BYZ | Carter, Custer, Fallon, Golden Valley, Powder River, Rosebud and 2 more | 28 hr |
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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.