High Wind Warning Issued for Valley and Garfield Counties in 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 Valley and Garfield Counties, with wind gusts up to 65 mph expected through 6 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Glasgow MT
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Glasgow, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Northeast Montana. The alert was issued at 12:34 PM MDT and remains in effect until early Sunday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Valley County (including Northern, Central, and Southern Valley)
- Garfield County
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 30 and 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 65 mph. These intense winds have the potential to move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel is expected to be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the gusts. If you must drive, use extreme caution and be prepared for sudden crosswinds.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately as of 12:34 PM MDT on March 8, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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