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Montana Weather Alert: Wind Gusts Could Reach 52 MPH Tuesday Nov 10
Billings, MT – Residents across south central and southeastern Montana should prepare for a windy Tuesday, November 10, as a fast moving weather system brings gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph in som
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-09T09:57:24.008Z
Billings, MT – Residents across south central and southeastern Montana should prepare for a windy Tuesday, November 10, as a fast moving weather system brings gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph in some locations, along with scattered showers and unusually mild November temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Billings, above normal temperatures will continue across the region this week, but Tuesday's approaching weather system will produce breezy to windy conditions.
The strongest winds are forecast across portions of south central Montana, where gusts could reach 45 to 52 mph.
Wind Gusts Could Exceed 50 MPH The NWS wind forecast shows Harlowton potentially experiencing gusts near 52 mph Tuesday, making it one of the windiest locations in the outlook.
Big Timber could see gusts reaching approximately 45 mph, while Livingston may experience gusts near 39 mph.
Other forecast wind gusts include approximately 31 mph in Billings, 29 mph in Roundup and 28 mph in Baker.
Wind speeds will vary significantly depending on location and terrain.
The strongest gusts could make driving more challenging, particularly for high profile vehicles traveling along exposed highways.
Showers Possible Tuesday In addition to the wind, the approaching system will bring a chance of precipitation across portions of the region.
The NWS forecasts a 40% precipitation chance in Livingston, while Forsyth has a 35% chance.
Billings, Big Timber, Baker and several surrounding communities have precipitation probabilities near 20% to 25%.
The weather system is expected to move through relatively quickly, with precipitation chances decreasing significantly Wednesday.
Above Normal Temperatures Continue Despite Tuesday's unsettled weather, temperatures will remain warmer than typical for November.
The NWS expects afternoon highs generally in the 50s and 60s, with some locations experiencing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 40s overnight.
What Residents Should Know Residents should secure lightweight outdoor objects before stronger winds arrive Tuesday.
Motorists traveling through open terrain should remain alert for sudden crosswinds, especially near Harlowton, Big Timber and Livingston.
The NWS outlook indicates generally drier conditions Wednesday through Friday, although breezy conditions may continue in some locations.