Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 12:43AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2024 - 11:43pm
Expires:
October 5, 2024 - 1:30am
Description:
A strong cold front is moving into the area from the northwest.
Along and behind the front expect strong wind gusts to 35 to 55 mph,
with locally stronger gusts possible. Wind direction will change
sharply from the west to the north-northwest as the front moves
through.
The cold front and strong winds are expected to arrive in the
Parkman and Dayton Wyoming vicinity around 130 AM MDT, and into
Sheridan Wyoming before 2 AM MDT.
Expect blowing dust and debris along with sudden strong crosswinds
for those traveling overnight. Smoke from the Elk fire will likely
intensify as the front arrives, and may significantly impact
visibility including along portions of I-90 from Ranchester south to
the county line.
Locations impacted include...
Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton, Big Horn, Clearmont, Leiter, Wyola,
Parkman, Tongue River Reservoir, Banner, Moorhead, Arvada, Story,
Ucross, and Crow Indian Reservation.
Area Description:
Powder River; Carter; Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains; Sheridan Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT