...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam on the Big Horn River at General Custer Fishing Access Road continues. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana, including the following counties, in south central Montana, Big Horn and Yellowstone. In southeast Montana, Treasure. * WHEN...Until 215 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 117 PM MST, Emergency Management reported ongoing flooding across the warned area. An ice jam is occurring and will continue to cause flooding. - Flooding was occurring along East Kingley Road, along with field flooding near the road. Flooding was also occurring along East Community School Road, and water was approaching a structure on the road. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of North Central Big Horn, Eastern Yellowstone and Central Treasure Counties - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive on or attempt to cross flooded roads, find an alternate route. Roads and driveways may be damaged or washed out in places. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in Billings. &&
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest wind chills will occur overnight tonight and Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
