Weather Alerts For Columbus, MT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 214 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Northern Big Horn-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-Southwestern Yellowstone- Including the locations of Hysham, Ryegate, Crow Agency, Laurel, Pompeys Pillar, Billings, Warren, Bighorn, Roundup, Musselshell, Rapelje, Busby, Belfry, Fromberg, Custer, Hardin, Broadview, Melstone, Joliet, Lavina, Columbus, Absarokee, Huntley, Park City, Reed Point, and Bridger 214 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest gusts will be this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. &&