High Wind Warning Issued for Phillips County, Montana: Gusts Up to 70 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 Phillips County, effective from Wednesday night through Friday morning, with wind gusts potentially reaching 70 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Phillips County, 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 Phillips County, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Glasgow, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for Phillips County. The warning is in effect from 11:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, through 8:00 AM MST on Friday, February 27.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions within Phillips County:
- Northern Phillips
- Central and Southeast Phillips
- Southwest Phillips
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
- Stay away from windows to avoid injury from breaking glass or flying debris.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle, as travel could be difficult.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the region can expect sustained west winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 70 mph. These conditions are capable of moving loose debris, damaging property, and causing power bumps or outages.
Timeline
- Effective Date: February 25, 2026, at 12:12 AM MST
- Warning Onset: February 25, 2026, at 11:00 PM MST
- Warning Expiration: February 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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