High Wind Warning Issued for South Central and Southeast Montana
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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 several Montana counties, with wind gusts up to 70 mph expected to create hazardous conditions on Thursday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Central and Southeast Montana
- 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 South Central and Southeast Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings MT has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of south central and southeast Montana. The alert was issued on March 11 at 9:39 AM MDT and is effective for the duration of the wind event on Thursday.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Montana:
- Treasure
- Northern Rosebud
- Southern Rosebud
- Custer
- Fallon
- Powder River
- Carter
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure Property: Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Seek Shelter: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Travel Safety: Use extra caution if you must drive. Winds this strong make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Consider postponing travel until the winds subside.
- Fire Prevention: Take precautions not to produce sparks. Extreme winds can cause rapid fire spread in dry grasses.
Expected Conditions
West to northwest winds are forecast with gusts ranging from 50 to 70 mph. Locally stronger gusts are possible. These extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines, potentially leading to widespread power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 6:00 AM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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