High Wind Warning Issued for Cascade and Fergus Counties; Gusts Up to 85 MPH 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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for lower elevations of Cascade and Fergus counties, effective Sunday, March 8, with damaging gusts expected.
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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 (NWS code: HWW) for portions of central Montana. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are likely, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Cascade County: Areas below 5,000 feet.
- Fergus County: Areas below 4,500 feet.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown away or damaged by high winds.
- If possible, delay travel during the period of highest winds.
- If you must travel, consider finding an alternate route and use extreme caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 35 and 50 mph. Wind gusts are predicted to reach 75 mph, with isolated gusts as high as 85 mph possible. The NWS notes that the magnitude and duration of these winds will be similar to the weather event that occurred on December 17th.
Anticipated impacts include:
- Infrastructure: Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, making power outages likely.
- Travel: Driving will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- Visibility: Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 3:00 AM Sunday, March 8, through midnight MDT Sunday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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