High Wind Warning for Judith Gap and Northern Sweet Grass Areas
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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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A High Wind Warning has been issued for Judith Gap, Northern Sweet Grass, Melville Foothills, and Southern Wheatland in Montana, with west winds of 35 to 45 mph and gusts up to 60 mph expected from 9 AM Tuesday to midnight Tuesday night.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings 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 Central Montana.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by NWS Billings MT. It is effective from April 6, 2026, with the onset at 9 AM on April 7, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; and Southern Wheatland in Montana.
What You Should Do
Use extra caution while driving, especially for high-profile vehicles, and consider postponing travel until winds subside or taking an alternate route. Avoid activities that could cause sparks, as grass fires can spread quickly in these conditions.
Expected Conditions
West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 9 AM on April 7, 2026, until midnight MDT on April 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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