Fierce winds lash Northern Plains with gusts up to 90 mph possible

Name: Fierce winds lash Northern Plains with gusts up to 90 mph possible
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T10:59:11Z
Duration: 1 min 52 s
Description: Strong winds are whipping across the Northern Plains, prompting High Wind Alerts for portions of Montana where gusts could reach 90 mph. This will be followed by severe storms and flash flooding threats across the Central Plains by midweek. FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin breaks down what’s happening:

FWX · Apr 7, 2026 · 1m 52s

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Strong winds are whipping across the Northern Plains, prompting High Wind Alerts for portions of Montana where gusts could reach 90 mph. This will be followed by severe storms and flash flooding threats across the Central Plains by midweek. FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin breaks down what’s happening: