High Wind Warning Issued for Central and South Central Montana Through Friday
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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 parts of Montana, forecasting gusts up to 70 mph and difficult travel conditions starting Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and South 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 and South Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central and south central Montana. The warning is in effect from 2:00 AM MST on Wednesday, February 25, until 8:00 AM MST on Friday, February 27.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the following regions in Montana:
- Northern Stillwater
- Golden Valley
- Judith Gap
- Northern Sweet Grass
- Melville Foothills
- Southern Wheatland
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take immediate precautions to prepare for damaging winds:
- Secure Outdoor Items: Fasten or move indoors any loose outdoor objects that could be blown away.
- Travel Caution: Driving will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution or consider postponing travel until the winds subside. If travel is necessary, consider taking alternate routes to avoid the strongest crosswinds.
- Prepare for Impacts: Be aware of the potential for property damage and hazardous road conditions.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect periods of strong west winds sustained between 40 and 50 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach up to 70 mph. These conditions will create dangerous crosswinds, specifically impacting travel along US-12 and US-191. According to the National Weather Service, the strongest winds are expected to occur on Thursday.
Timeline
- Warning Begins: Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00 AM MST.
- Peak Conditions: Thursday, February 26.
- Warning Ends: Friday, February 27 at 8:00 AM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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