High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Park and Paradise Valley; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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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 Northern Park and Paradise Valley, with damaging gusts up to 65 mph expected to impact travel and power infrastructure.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Park and Paradise Valley, Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings 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 Northern Park and Paradise Valley, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for specific regions in Montana. The alert was issued early Wednesday morning in anticipation of hazardous wind conditions that could pose a threat to property and public safety.
Affected Areas
The warning is in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Northern Park
- Paradise Valley
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following actions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Use extra caution while driving, as winds of this magnitude make vehicle handling difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- Consider postponing travel until conditions subside or utilizing alternate routes.
- Remain vigilant for potential power outages and downed utility lines.
Expected Conditions
Southwest to west wind gusts between 50 and 65 mph are expected. According to the NWS, these damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, leading to potential power outages. Furthermore, the combination of warm and windy conditions may cause rapid fire spread in grassy areas.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 6:00 PM MDT Wednesday, March 11, through 9:00 PM MDT Thursday, March 12. Forecasters indicate that the strongest winds are expected to occur during the day on Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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