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High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued May 5 at 2:42PM MDT until May 7 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday Night. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow around loose items which may cause damage. Tree and power line damage are possible which may cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second day of high wind gusts is possible on Tuesday. If you have outdoor or travel plans Tuesday be prepared for strong wind gusts and difficult outdoor conditions.

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Area
Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Southern Big Horn; Northern Carbon; Southwestern Yellowstone; Sheridan Foothills

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 5 at 2:42PM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday Night. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow around loose items which may cause damage. Tree and power line damage are possible which may cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second day of high wind gusts is possible on Tuesday. If you have outdoor or travel plans Tuesday be prepared for strong wind gusts and difficult outdoor conditions.

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Area
Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Southern Big Horn; Northern Carbon; Southwestern Yellowstone; Sheridan Foothills

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 5 at 2:42PM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Musselshell, Northeastern Yellowstone, and Northern Big Horn. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...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. Secure loose items that may blow around and result in property damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may cause tree and power line damage, resulting in power outages.

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Area
Musselshell; Northern Big Horn; Northeastern Yellowstone

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued May 5 at 2:42PM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.

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Area
Judith Gap; Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued May 5 at 2:00PM MDT until May 7 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, are expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Area
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 5 at 2:00PM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine County, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Area
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 1:40PM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility at times.

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Area
Northwest Beaverhead County; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued May 5 at 1:40PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches over mountain passes, with up to 28 inches over the higher peaks are possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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Area
Snowy and Judith Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued May 5 at 1:40PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 across the valleys, with 6 to 12 inches over Marias Pass and Hudson Bay Divide are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. The combination of heavy, wet snow and gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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Area
East Glacier Park Region

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 1:40PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, with isolated amounts approaching 3 feet over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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Area
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 12:43PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming northwest after 10 AM Monday. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, and Southwest Phillips Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Area
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone; Southwest Phillips

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 5 at 12:43PM MDT until May 8 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Dawson, Northern Phillips, Prairie, and Wibaux Counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Area
Dawson; Prairie; Wibaux; Northern Phillips

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 5 at 12:43PM MDT until May 8 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming northwest after 10 AM Monday. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, and Southwest Phillips Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Area
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone; Southwest Phillips
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