Weather Alerts-

High Wind Warning

Until Thu 9:00 pm MDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Billings - MT, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

In Montana, Red Lodge Foothills. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 70 mph expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. WHERE...In Montana, Red Lodge Foothills. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds are expected during the daytime hours Thursday. However, there is a chance of mountain wave activity producing strong wind in the immediate foothills late tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. 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.

Winter Storm Watch

From Thu 6:00 pm until Sun 6:00 am MDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Billings - MT, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

In Montana, Northern Rosebud, Powder River, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills

Description

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... WHAT...Periods of heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph early this evening before decreasing overnight. WHERE...In Montana, Northern Rosebud, Powder River, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes. Conditions may threaten young livestock. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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