High Wind Warning Issued for Judith Gap and South-Central Montana; Gusts up to 75 MPH Expected
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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 Gap and surrounding areas, with dangerous wind gusts up to 75 mph forecast through Sunday night.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South-Central 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 South-Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in south-central Montana. This alert indicates that strong and potentially dangerous wind conditions are likely to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Judith Gap
- Northern Sweet Grass
- Melville Foothills
- Southern Wheatland
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: Driving will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution or consider postponing travel until wind conditions subside. If travel is necessary, consider taking an alternate route.
- Secure Property: Ensure all loose outdoor items are properly secured to prevent damage or injury from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect periods of strong west winds throughout the weekend.
- Saturday: Gusts are forecast to reach up to 60 mph before weakening slightly on Saturday night.
- Sunday: Winds will increase again, becoming strong to dangerous with gusts reaching up to 75 mph.
- Impacts: Strong to dangerous crosswinds are expected to make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 8:00 AM MST Saturday, March 7, until midnight MDT Sunday night, March 8. While winds may weaken slightly on Saturday night with gusts in the 40s and 50s mph, the strongest period of winds is expected to occur on Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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