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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1141 PM MST Wed Nov 12 2025

MTZ301-302-140000-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0027.251113T1900Z-251115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0027.251113T1900Z-251115T0000Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Kiowa, Heart Butte, Babb,
Dupuyer, Marias Pass, Saint Mary, Logan Pass, East Glacier Park,
and Browning
1141 PM MST Wed Nov 12 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and
  plains.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds initially build this
  afternoon along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain
  Front, eventually spreading eastward in the late afternoon and
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1141 PM MST Wed Nov 12 2025

MTZ303-140000-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0027.251114T0000Z-251115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0027.251114T0000Z-251115T0000Z/
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Cut Bank, and
Ethridge
1141 PM MST Wed Nov 12 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Thursday to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of strongest winds is forecast
  after sunset today and before sunrise Friday morning. Additional
  periods of gusty winds follow into Friday afternoon, but are not
  forecast to be as potent at this time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

AM

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1141 PM MST Wed Nov 12 2025

MTZ307-308-140000-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0027.251113T2200Z-251115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0027.251113T2200Z-251115T0000Z/
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Bynum, Pendroy, Rogers Pass,
and Choteau
1141 PM MST Wed Nov 12 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds initially build late this
  afternoon along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain
  Front, eventually spreading eastward in the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
226 AM MST Thu Nov 13 2025

MTZ016-017-021>023-140000-
/O.NEW.KGGW.LW.Y.0044.251114T0000Z-251115T0000Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-
Including Circle, Winnett, Malta, Fort Peck, Glasgow, Hinsdale,
Frazer, Saco, and Jordan
226 AM MST Thu Nov 13 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
  expected tonight and Friday morning becoming west to northwest
  Friday afternoon.

* WHERE...Fort Peck Lake.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves up to 4 feet are expected tonight and
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong
winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

Forrester


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
101 AM MST Thu Nov 13 2025

MTZ065-066-140815-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0019.251114T0000Z-251115T0300Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston, Limestone, Dean, Nye,
Fishtail, and Mc Leod
101 AM MST Thu Nov 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
  Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
  objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase steadily through today,
  with 40 to 50 mph gusts in the afternoon. Strongest gusts are
  expected to occur tonight into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

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http://www.weather.gov/billings

Lester

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