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