High Wind Warning Issued for Sheridan Foothills; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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NWS Billings MT has issued a High Wind Warning for the Sheridan Foothills, effective from 8 PM tonight until 8 AM MST Tuesday, with gusts reaching 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming
- 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 Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Sheridan Foothills. The alert was issued at 5:01 PM MST on February 23 and remains in effect until Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Sheridan Foothills region. According to the NWS, the strongest winds will be concentrated in locations directly adjacent to the Bighorn Mountains, including the communities of Dayton, Big Horn, and Story.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be damaged or blown away by high winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Motorists should use extra caution, watch for sudden and erratic crosswinds, and consider postponing travel or seeking alternate routes until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
The region can expect west winds with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These winds are expected to be particularly strong and erratic near the mountain slopes.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM MST this evening, February 23, and is expected to expire at 8:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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