High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Southeast Montana with Gusts Up to 60 MPH
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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 portions of central and southeast Montana, effective Tuesday as gusts are expected to reach 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southeast 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 Southeast Montana.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Billings, MT. The alert is effective for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as significant wind speeds are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. Specific areas under the warning include:
- Musselshell
- Treasure
- Northern and Southern Rosebud
- Custer
- Powder River
- Carter
- Northern Big Horn
- Northern Carbon
- Northeastern and Southwestern Yellowstone
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: Use extra caution when driving, as winds this strong can make travel difficult. This is especially critical for high-profile vehicles.
- Postpone Travel: Consider postponing travel until winds subside or seek an alternate route.
- Secure Property: Ensure all loose outdoor objects are properly secured to prevent damage or injury.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect west winds with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, the strongest winds are anticipated to occur during the late morning and into the afternoon on Tuesday.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 8:00 AM MST to 8:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 17. The alert was originally issued on February 16 at 1:31 PM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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