High Wind Warning Issued for Butte/Blackfoot Region; 60 MPH Gusts Expected
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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 Missoula has issued a High Wind Warning for the Butte/Blackfoot Region from Wednesday night through Thursday night, warning of 60 mph gusts and power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Butte/Blackfoot Region
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Missoula 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 Butte/Blackfoot Region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a High Wind Warning for the Butte/Blackfoot Region. This alert indicates that severe and potentially damaging wind conditions are likely to occur within the warning period.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert is centered on the Butte/Blackfoot Region in Montana.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows to prevent injury. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may become hazards. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
Expected Conditions
West winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, which will likely result in widespread power outages in the affected area.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at midnight Wednesday night and will remain active until midnight MDT Thursday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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