High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Sweet Grass and Melville Foothills, 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 Northern Sweet Grass and the Melville Foothills, with gusts up to 60 mph expected through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Central 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 South Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of south-central Montana. This alert indicates that hazardous wind conditions are imminent or occurring in the specified regions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass regions. Impacted areas include Highway 191, specifically the stretch from Big Timber to Melville, where strong crosswinds are expected to pose a hazard.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Driving Safety: Winds of this magnitude can make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution or consider postponing travel until conditions improve.
- Secure Property: Ensure all loose outdoor items are secured to prevent damage or injury from flying debris.
- Route Planning: If travel is necessary, consider taking alternate routes that may be less exposed to dangerous crosswinds.
Expected Conditions
The NWS forecasts west winds with gusts reaching between 50 and 60 mph. These strong crosswinds are expected to create hazardous travel conditions along major local thoroughfares.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect starting at 2:00 PM MST on Monday, February 23. The warning is scheduled to remain in place until 5:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24. Additional periods of strong winds are anticipated to develop again on Wednesday and Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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