High Wind Warning Issued for Montana's Rocky Mountain Front and Adjacent Plains
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 west winds up to 50 mph and gusts reaching 85 mph expected through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Montana Rocky Mountain Front and High Plains
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls 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 Montana Rocky Mountain Front and High Plains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Rocky Mountain Front and surrounding regions. The alert is effective starting Monday morning and remains in place through Tuesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Montana:
- East Glacier Park Region
- Northern High Plains
- Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties
- Southern Rocky Mountain Front
- Southern High Plains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Exercise caution while driving, as high winds will make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for potential power outages and property damage caused by flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds ranging from 40 to 50 mph. Peak wind gusts are anticipated to reach up to 85 mph. These severe conditions are likely to move loose debris and may cause damage to property.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM MDT on Monday, March 16, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 6:00 PM MDT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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