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High Wind Warning issued December 6 at 12:57PM MST until December 8 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Wind Advisory issued December 6 at 1:28AM MST until December 8 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur overnight into the morning hours, each night.
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High Wind Watch issued December 6 at 1:28AM MST until December 8 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Wind Advisory issued November 29 at 2:22PM MST until November 30 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 23 at 2:03PM MST until November 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...A portion of south central Montana. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected Sunday morning...mainly west and southwest of Billings.
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Special Weather Statement issued November 23 at 3:11PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Strong southwest winds will affect the Livingston area and I-90 through late afternoon. Gusts 50 to 60 mph are expected. Locations impacted include... Livingston and I-90 in the Livingston vicinity. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds could impact travel. Motorists should use caution.
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FEMA Approves $2.1 Million to Billings for Water Treatment Plant Flood Repairs

FEMA Approves $2.1 Million to Billings for Water Treatment Plant Flood Repairs DENVER – FEMA has approved $2.1 million to help the city of Billings, Montana repair the flood damage to its water treatment plant. The aid comes as part of President Biden’s major disaster declaration issued in response to the Yellowstone River flooding and severe storms in June 2022.  The prolonged rainfall and resulting flooding caused damage to the water treatment facility, including multiple intakes that draw the river water into the treatment plant. The $2.1 million in FEMA funding will bring the facility to its pre-disaster function and