Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued July 24 at 12:40AM MDT until July 24 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 11:40pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with highs up to 105 expected. For the Lake Wind Advisory, west
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
* WHERE...Fort Peck Lake, Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and
Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10
PM MDT Sunday. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM
MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Heat related illnesses
increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity
events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves up to 4 feet are expected over Fort Peck
Lake today.
Instruction:
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov