High Wind Warning Issued for Central Montana Mountains and Judith Basin
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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 Central Montana, with gusts up to 60 mph expected Tuesday.
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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 has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in Central Montana. The alert is classified as a high-severity event, indicating a high probability of hazardous wind conditions that could impact property and travel.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
- Judith Basin County and Judith Gap
- Fergus County (areas below 4500ft)
- Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
- Snowy and Judith Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown away or damaged by high winds.
- Use extra caution if driving, as travel could be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages caused by wind damage.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, a High Wind Warning indicates at least an 80% chance of sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph.
Additional conditions include:
- Wind Shift: Gusty west winds will develop Tuesday afternoon following a cold front, shifting to the northwest by Tuesday evening.
- Visibility: Snow showers may accompany and follow the cold front. The combination of gusty winds and snow may lead to periods of reduced visibility, specifically near the Bears Paw and Little Belt mountains.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 9:00 AM MST Tuesday, February 17, through 8:00 PM MST Tuesday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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