High Wind Warning Issued for Livingston Area and Beartooth Foothills with Gusts up to 80 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 Livingston Area and Beartooth Foothills, effective from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
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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 parts of south-central Montana. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are likely and residents should prepare for significant impacts.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Livingston Area
- Beartooth Foothills
Impacts are specifically noted for travel along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads throughout the Beartooth Foothills.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Southwest to west wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph are expected.
- Peak Intensity: The strongest winds are forecast to occur from early Thursday through mid-day Thursday.
- Hazards: Strong to dangerous crosswinds, potential for downed trees and power lines, and possible power outages. Additionally, the warm and windy conditions may cause rapid fire spread in grasses.
Timeline
- Onset: 3:00 PM MDT, Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Duration: The alert remains in effect until 9:00 PM MDT, Thursday, March 12, 2026.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Driving will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution if you must drive, or consider postponing travel until winds subside. Taking alternate routes is also recommended to avoid the most dangerous crosswinds.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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