High Wind Warning Issued for Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys; Gusts Up to 55 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 the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys, warning of damaging winds and widespread power outages through Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys
- 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 Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a High Wind Warning for the region. This alert, classified as a severe weather event, indicates that damaging wind conditions are likely to occur within the specified time window.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys in Montana (UGC MTZ005).
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may become hazards. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach speeds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 55 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and the National Weather Service warns that widespread power outages are likely.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at midnight Wednesday night and will remain in place until 6 PM MDT Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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