High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest Phillips County Through Tuesday Evening
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 Southwest Phillips County, with wind gusts up to 65 mph expected to create hazardous conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Phillips, Montana
- Issued
- April 2, 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 Southwest Phillips, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for Southwest Phillips County. The alert was issued on March 15 at 1:04 PM MDT and remains in effect through Tuesday evening. This severe weather event is classified as likely, with residents urged to prepare for significant wind impacts.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic region:
- Southwest Phillips County, Montana
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as high winds can make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the following conditions are anticipated during the warning period:
- Wind Speed: Sustained west winds of 25 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
- Impacts: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel is expected to be difficult.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning follows this schedule:
- Onset: Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM MDT.
- Expiration: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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