Headline:
High Wind Warning issued December 18 at 2:29AM MST until December 19 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 1:29am
Expires:
December 19, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
Strongest winds over Wheatland and Sweet Grass counties.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big
Timber through Judith Gap.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The gusty winds will begin in the late
morning in Southern Wheatland, Golden Valley and Northern
Stillwater Counties.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT