Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 8 at 1:54PM MDT until March 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Very strong west winds gusting to 80 mph occurring.
* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
Northern Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds will make travel difficult
along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Warm and dry
conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. Areas of
blowing dust may result in reduced visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will diminish this evening.
Instruction:
Winds this strong will make driving dangerous. Use extra caution and
consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate
route.
Area Description:
Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
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