High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest Phillips County with Gusts up to 75 MPH

Source: NOAA · Southwest Phillips County, 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 Southwest Phillips County, Montana, effective Thursday, with wind gusts expected to reach 75 mph.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Southwest Phillips County, Montana
Issued
April 6, 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 County, 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 early Wednesday morning in anticipation of severe wind conditions expected to impact the region.

Affected Areas

This weather alert specifically covers Southwest Phillips County in Montana (UGC: MTZ060).

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected area are urged to take the following precautions:

  • Remain in the lower levels of your home during the peak of the windstorm.
  • Avoid standing near windows to prevent injury from potential breakage.
  • Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
  • Use extreme caution if you must drive, as high winds can make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect sustained west winds ranging from 40 to 50 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 75 mph. These high winds have the potential to move loose debris, cause property damage, and result in power bumps which can damage sensitive electronics.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective from 5:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, through 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday evening.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Southwest Phillips County, Montana, effective Thursday, with wind gusts expected to reach 75 mph.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwest Phillips County, Montana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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