High Wind Warning Issued for Central and North Central Montana: Gusts Up to 75 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for central and north central Montana, effective Sunday, with damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph expected to cause power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and North 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 and North Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central and north central Montana. The alert (NWS code: HWW) indicates that severe wind conditions are likely to impact the region, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope across Montana, including the following specific areas:
- Eastern Toole and Liberty
- Hill County
- Northern Blaine County
- Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton
- Western and Central Chouteau County
- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
- Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass
- Gates of the Mountains
- Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
- Snowy and Judith Mountains
- Helena Valley
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained west winds ranging from 30 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 75 mph. According to the NWS, these damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, making power outages probable. Additionally, blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 3:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 8, and will remain in effect until midnight MDT Sunday night.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service urges residents in the affected areas to take immediate precautions:
- Secure Property: Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Travel Safety: Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high-profile vehicles. Consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route.
- Monitor Conditions: Stay tuned to local weather updates as conditions evolve throughout Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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