High Wind Warning Issued for Kootenai/Cabinet Region with Gusts Up to 60 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 the Kootenai/Cabinet Region, effective from midnight Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Kootenai/Cabinet Region
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Missoula 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 Kootenai/Cabinet Region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Missoula, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Kootenai/Cabinet Region. This alert is classified as severe, with hazardous wind conditions expected to cause significant impacts to the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Kootenai/Cabinet Region. Residents in these geographic zones should prepare for high-velocity winds and potential infrastructure damage.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows to prevent injury from breaking glass or debris. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds between 25 and 35 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at midnight Wednesday night (March 12). The warning is scheduled to remain in place until 6:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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