High Wind Warning Issued for North Central Montana with Gusts Up to 65 MPH
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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 North Central Montana, effective Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening, with gusts expected to reach 65 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Montana
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls
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 (NWS code: HWW) for several regions in North Central Montana. This alert indicates that significant wind hazards are expected to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope, including:
- Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties
- Hill County
- Northern Blaine County
- Western and Central Chouteau County
- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
- Judith Basin County and Judith Gap
- Fergus County below 4500ft
- Snowy and Judith Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Exercise caution while traveling, as high winds can make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Be prepared for potential isolated power outages and property damage caused by flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 65 mph. These conditions are likely to move loose debris and may cause damage to property.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 3:00 PM 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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