Urgent Weather Messages

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Note: Be sure to pay close attention to the date and time of each warning.
This document contains all warnings in the state so please read the
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WWUS75 KBYZ 150334

NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Billings MT

834 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

MTZ065-066-160345-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-251216T0000Z/

/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0013.251216T0000Z-251216T1800Z/

Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-

Including the locations of Nye, Mc Leod, Fishtail, Dean, Limestone,

and Livingston

834 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH

TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with

gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, southwest

winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST Monday. For the High

Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile

vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along

Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the

Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the HIGH WIND WATCH, additional periods of

strong winds are expected Wednesday into Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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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MTZ063-141-172-228-160345-

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Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern

Wheatland-

Including the locations of Judith Gap, Melville, Harlowton, and Big

Timber

834 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH

TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and

Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of strong winds are

expected Wednesday into Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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MTZ068-160345-

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Crazy Mountains-

834 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH

TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country may be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of strong winds are

expected Wednesday into Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at

http://www.weather.gov/billings

Chambers

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WWUS75 KGGW 142029

NPWGGW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Glasgow MT

129 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

MTZ016-059-060-151200-

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Central and Southeast Phillips-Northern Phillips-Southwest

Phillips-

Including Malta, Whitewater, Saco, and Zortman

129 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY

MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Phillips County

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and

cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to

the onset of winds.

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RDJ

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WWUS75 KMSO 142043

NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Missoula MT

143 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

IDZ005.008-162000-

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Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-

Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-

1243 PM PST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph

possible.

* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region,

Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains, and

Northern Clearwater Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,

especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds could gust over 70 mph in the Camas

Prairie, including Grangeville.

Bursts of heavy snow and winter driving conditions are possible in

higher valleys and over mountain passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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IDZ009-010-MTZ001-003.007-043-162000-

/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.A.0003.251217T1200Z-251218T0000Z/

Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-Kootenai/Cabinet Region-

Flathead/Mission Valleys-Lower Clark Fork Region-

Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-

Butte/Blackfoot Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-

143 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph

possible.

* WHERE...In Idaho, Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County.

In Montana, Flathead/Mission Valleys, Kootenai/Cabinet Region,

Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Butte/Blackfoot Region, Lower Clark

Fork Region, Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, and Potomac/Seeley Lake

Region.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,

especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bursts of heavy snow and winter driving

conditions are possible in higher valleys, over mountain passes,

and along the Divide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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WWUS75 KTFX 150226

NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

MTZ301-302-151730-

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/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0033.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/

East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-

Including the following locations: Babb, Browning, Heart Butte,

Dupuyer, Saint Mary, East Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Marias Pass,

and Kiowa

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM MST

TUESDAY...

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph

with gusts up to 85 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch,

southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible.

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

plains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 AM Monday to 8 AM MST

Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through

Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and

cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,

especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple high wind events are expected this

week as a series of weather disturbances move across the Northern

Rockies and Montana. A more widespread strong wind event develops

Monday afternoon and Monday night. The second and potentially the

strongest wind event of this series is possible late Tuesday

through Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around

or damaged by the wind.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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MTZ303-304-307-308-151730-

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/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0033.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/

Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole

and Liberty-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-

Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Bynum, Lothair,

Shelby, Whitlash, Devon, Chester, Galata, Pendroy, Santa Rita,

Joplin, Ethridge, Rogers Pass, and Choteau

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM MST

TUESDAY...

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph

with gusts up to 85 mph along and west of Highway 89 and up to 70

mph elsewhere. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45

mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible along and west of Highway 89

and up to 70 mph elsewhere.

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

plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera

Counties, and Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 AM Monday to 8 AM MST

Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through

Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and

cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,

especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple high wind periods are expected this

week as a series of weather disturbances move across the Northern

Rockies and Montana. Strong winds initially develop Monday along

the east slopes of the Rockies and spread east Monday night. A

second and potentially stronger wind event is possible Tuesday

night through Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around

or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%

chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring

during the warning period. A High Wind Watch means that there is at

least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts

occurring during the watch period.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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MTZ312-313-151730-

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/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0033.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/

Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-

Including the following locations: Raynesford, Windham, Great

Falls, Hobson, Stanford, Geyser, Benchland, and Moccasin

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 11 AM MST

TUESDAY...

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph

with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch,

southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and

Judith Gap.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon Monday to 11 AM MST

Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through

Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and

cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,

especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple high wind periods are expected this

week as a series of weather disturbances move across the Northern

Rockies and Montana. Strong winds initially develop late Monday

afternoon across Cascade and Judith Basin counties with wind

speeds peaking Monday night. A second and potentially stronger

wind event is possible Tuesday night through Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around

or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%

chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring

during the warning period. A High Wind Watch means that there is at

least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts

occurring during the watch period.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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MTZ315-151730-

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/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0033.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/

Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-

Including the following locations: Lincoln, Marysville, Flesher

Pass, and MacDonald Pass

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY

MORNING...

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Watch, west winds 20 to 35 mph with

gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the second High Wind Watch, west

winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon

through Tuesday morning. For the second High Wind Watch, from

Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and

cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for

high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple high wind events are expected this

week as a series of weather disturbances move across the Northern

Rockies and Montana. A more widespread strong wind event develops

Monday afternoon and Monday night. The second and potentially the

strongest wind event of this series is possible late Tuesday

through Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, aHigh Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%

chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring

during the watch period.

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MTZ306-151730-

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Northern Blaine County-

Including the following locations: Hogeland, Chinook, Zurich,

Fort Belknap, and Harlem

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY

MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Northern Blaine County.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and

cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for

high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%

chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring

during the watch period.

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MTZ309.311-317-151730-

/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0032.251215T1900Z-251216T1800Z/

/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0033.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/

Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau

County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Little Belt and

Highwood Mountains-

Including the following locations: Floweree, Carter, Brady,

Ledger, Fort Benton, Rocky Boy, Neihart, Conrad, Kings Hill Pass,

and Monarch

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH

TUESDAY MORNING...

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph

with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the second High Wind Watch,

southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Western and

Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine,

and Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon

through Tuesday morning. For the second High Wind Watch, from

Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and

cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,

especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple high wind periods are expected this

week as a series of weather disturbances move across the Northern

Rockies and Montana. Strong winds initially develop late Monday

afternoon with wind speeds peaking Monday night. A second and

potentially stronger wind event is possible Tuesday night through

Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%

chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring

during the watch period.

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MTZ314-316-318.326-151730-

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Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains-Snowy and

Judith Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle

Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-

Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-

Gallatin Valley-

Including the following locations: Cameron, Wickes, Harrison,

Canyon Creek, Deep Creek Pass, White Sulphur Springs, Whitehall,

Corbin, Craig, Wolf Creek, Toston, Montana City, Hilger, Trident,

Pony, Gallatin Gateway, Three Forks, Lewistown, Martinsdale,

Maudlow, Elk Park Pass, Ringling, Bozeman, Jeffers, Homestake

Pass, Boulder, Ennis, Checkerboard, Norris, Helena, Townsend,

Winston, McAllister, Clancy, Willow Creek, Bozeman Pass, and

Battle Ridge Pass

726 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph

possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and

cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for

high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%

chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring

during the watch period.

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