High Wind Warning and Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Hill County, Montana
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Great Falls has issued a High Wind Warning for Hill County with gusts up to 65 mph, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory featuring wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Hill County, Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls MT
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hill County, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for Hill County. This warning is in effect until 8:00 PM MST this evening. Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the region, effective from 8:00 PM this evening through noon MST Wednesday.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts Hill County, Montana.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the high winds. Travel is expected to be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Due to the extreme cold, individuals should limit skin exposure, as frostbite can occur in as little as 10 minutes under these conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Northwest winds between 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
- Temperature: Dangerously cold wind chills are forecast to drop as low as 30 to 35 degrees below zero.
- Impacts: The high winds may move loose debris, cause property damage, and lead to power outages.
Timeline
- High Wind Warning: Effective immediately until 8:00 PM MST, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
- Cold Weather Advisory: Effective from 8:00 PM MST, Tuesday, February 17, until 12:00 PM MST, Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
According to the NWS, a High Wind Warning indicates at least an 80% chance of sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or higher.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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