High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Montana with Gusts Up to 70 MPH

Source: NOAA · Northeast Montana

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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 damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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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 (NWS) office in Glasgow, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for a significant portion of northeast Montana. This alert indicates that severe weather conditions are likely, with high winds expected to pose a threat to property and travel safety.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in northeast Montana:

  • Central and Southeast Phillips
  • Central and Southern Valley
  • Daniels and Sheridan Counties
  • Western and Eastern Roosevelt
  • Petroleum, Garfield, and McCone Counties
  • Richland, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux Counties
  • Northern Phillips and Northern Valley

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take immediate safety precautions:

  • 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 damage.
  • Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
  • Secure loose outdoor items that could be moved by the wind.

Expected Conditions

West winds are forecasted to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 45 mph. Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph. These conditions may cause property damage, move loose debris, and result in power bumps that can damage electronics.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective from 3:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, until 7:00 PM MDT on Thursday evening.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for northeast Montana, effective Thursday, with damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph expected.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northeast Montana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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