High Wind Warning Issued for Judith Basin County and Judith Gap with Gusts Up to 75 MPH

Source: NOAA · Central Montana

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, effective from Saturday morning through Sunday night, with damaging gusts expected.

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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.

High Wind Warning in Effect for Judith Basin County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Great Falls MT has issued a High Wind Warning for Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. The alert is effective from 8:00 AM MST Saturday through 11:00 PM MST Sunday night.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Montana:

  • Judith Basin County
  • Judith Gap

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:

  • Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
  • Consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.
  • Prepare for potential power outages by having emergency supplies ready.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect sustained west winds of 40 to 50 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 75 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, leading to probable power outages. Travel is expected to be difficult to dangerous, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

Timeline

  • Onset: Saturday, March 7, at 8:00 AM MST.
  • Duration: The warning remains in effect until Sunday, March 8, at 11:00 PM MST (Midnight MDT).
  • Specific Timing: A brief lull in the winds is expected from Saturday evening through early Sunday morning. The strongest winds are forecast to occur during the day on Sunday. NWS officials note that the magnitude and duration of Sunday's winds will be similar to the event recorded on December 17th.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, effective from Saturday morning through Sunday night, with damaging gusts expected.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central Montana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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