High Wind Warning Issued for Phillips County, Montana Through Friday Morning
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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, MT, with wind gusts up to 65 mph expected to cause property damage and difficult travel through Friday morning.
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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
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow, MT. The warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Phillips County in Montana, specifically impacting the following regions:
- 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 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, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the region can expect sustained west winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts are forecast to reach speeds of up to 65 mph. These conditions may result in moved debris, property damage, and power bumps. Travel is expected to be difficult due to the intensity of the winds.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning was issued at 3:25 AM MST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 8:00 AM MST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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