High Wind Warning Issued for Big Belt Mountains and Missouri Headwaters Through Sunday Night
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for several Montana regions, with gusts up to 65 mph expected to cause difficult travel and potential power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for several mountain ranges and valleys in Montana. This alert signifies a high probability—at least 80%—of sustained winds reaching 40 mph or gusts exceeding 58 mph during the warning period.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Big Belt, Bridger, and Castle Mountains
- Meagher County Valleys
- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains
- Canyon Ferry Area
- Missouri Headwaters
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Residents should also be prepared for potential property damage and power outages caused by wind-blown debris.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are expected to range between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph, particularly in wind-prone areas. The National Weather Service also warns that localized blowing dust and snow are possible, which may impact visibility.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 3:00 AM Sunday, March 8, until midnight MDT Sunday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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