High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Montana with Gusts Up to 65 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 northeast Montana, effective Thursday, with west winds expected to reach 65 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Glasgow 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 Northeast Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Glasgow, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of northeast Montana. The alert is effective for the day on Thursday, March 12, as significant wind speeds are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area in northeast Montana, including:
- Central and Southeast Phillips
- Central and Southern Valley
- Daniels and Sheridan counties
- Western and Eastern Roosevelt
- Petroleum, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux counties
- Northern Phillips and Northern Valley
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that could cause injury or property damage.
- Use caution if you must drive, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle, as travel could be difficult.
- Be aware that high winds may cause power bumps, which can damage sensitive electronics.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds of 35 to 45 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach up to 65 mph. These conditions are strong enough to move loose debris and damage property.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 5:00 AM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12. The alert was originally issued at 12:43 AM MDT on Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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