High Wind Warning Issued for Livingston Area and Beartooth Foothills Through Sunday Night
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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 parts of Montana, with southwest wind gusts up to 75 mph expected to create difficult travel conditions.
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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 the Livingston Area and the Beartooth Foothills. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, indicating an expected threat to life and property if precautions are not taken.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic regions affected include:
- Livingston Area
- Beartooth Foothills
Travelers should be aware of significant impacts along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and on roads throughout the Beartooth Foothills.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following actions:
- Exercise Caution: Winds this strong can make driving extremely difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- Travel Planning: Consider postponing travel until winds subside or utilizing alternate routes to avoid the most hazardous areas.
- Secure Property: Ensure all loose outdoor items are properly secured to prevent damage or injury from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Southwest wind gusts are expected to reach between 60 and 75 mph.
- Peak Intensity: While the warning covers a broad window, the strongest winds are currently forecast to occur from early Sunday through Sunday evening.
- Travel Hazards: Strong crosswinds will create hazardous conditions for motorists on major thoroughfares.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 5:00 AM MST.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until midnight MDT on Sunday night, March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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