High Wind Warning Issued for Rocky Mountain Front and Northern High Plains with Gusts Up to 95 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, effective Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon, with dangerous gusts reaching 95 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- North-Central Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls 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 North-Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS Alert Code: HWW) for the Rocky Mountain Front and surrounding plains. This alert indicates that damaging wind conditions are expected within the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Montana:
- East Glacier Park Region
- Northern High Plains
- Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties
- Southern Rocky Mountain Front
- Southern High Plains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: Those operating high-profile or lightweight vehicles should consider delaying travel or seeking alternate routes, as driving could become very difficult to dangerous.
- Utility Preparation: Be prepared for potential power outages caused by downed trees and power lines.
- Visibility: Be aware that blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect southwest to westerly winds sustained between 35 and 55 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach 85 mph across much of the warned area, with extreme gusts exceeding 95 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front. These winds are capable of causing structural damage and blowing down trees.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and will remain in effect until 3:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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