High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for North Central Montana, with gusts up to 80 mph expected to create dangerous travel conditions through Wednesday night.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- 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 North Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in North Central Montana. This alert is effective starting at 2:00 AM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Eastern Glacier County
- Western Toole County
- Central Pondera County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure Loose Objects: Ensure that any items that could be blown around or damaged by high winds are properly anchored or moved indoors.
- Travel Safety: Those operating high-profile or lightweight vehicles should consider delaying travel, as high winds will make driving dangerous.
- Monitor Updates: Stay tuned to local weather forecasts and warnings for the latest information.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds of 35 to 50 mph. Peak wind gusts are anticipated to reach up to 80 mph. These conditions are likely to move loose debris, cause property damage, and lead to potential power outages.
Timeline
- High Wind Warning: In effect from 2:00 AM to 11:00 PM MST Wednesday.
- High Wind Watch: A secondary watch is in effect from Wednesday evening through Friday morning, with similar wind speeds and gusts possible during that window.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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