High Wind Warning Issued for North-Central Montana; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Possible
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Hill, Blaine, and Fergus counties, effective Thursday, with wind gusts up to 70 mph expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- North-Central Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 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 North-Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls MT has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in north-central Montana. This alert was issued on March 10 at 1:24 PM MDT and remains in effect through Thursday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Hill County
- Northern Blaine County
- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
- Fergus County below 4500ft
- Snowy and Judith Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Exercise caution while traveling, particularly if operating high-profile vehicles, as high winds will make travel difficult.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages and property damage caused by flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained westerly winds between 30 and 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 70 mph. These conditions are likely to move loose debris and may cause damage to property.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is specifically in effect from 3:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, until 6:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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