Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 30 at 3:48AM MDT until August 30 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 2:48am
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
* WHERE...Fort Peck Lake.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves up to 4 feet high are expected.
Instruction:
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov