High Wind Warning Issued for Red Lodge and Sheridan Foothills with Gusts Up to 70 MPH
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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 parts of Montana and Wyoming, effective from midnight tonight through Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Montana and Wyoming Foothills
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings
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 Montana and Wyoming Foothills.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS code: HW) for the Red Lodge and Sheridan Foothills. The alert is effective from midnight tonight through 9:00 PM MDT Thursday.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- Montana: Red Lodge Foothills
- Wyoming: Sheridan Foothills
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are urged to take the following safety measures:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel could be difficult for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
West winds with gusts ranging from 50 to 70 mph are possible, with locally higher gusts expected in some areas. While the strongest winds are anticipated during the daytime hours on Thursday, there is a chance of mountain wave activity producing strong winds in the immediate foothills starting late tonight.
Timeline
- Alert Onset: 12:00 AM MDT, Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Alert Expiration: 9:00 PM MDT, Thursday, March 12, 2026
Impacts may include blown-down trees and power lines, which could lead to power outages in the affected regions.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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