Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 3:26AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 2:26am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Flathead Lake and surrounding lakes.
* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft and potential dock damage on
the eastern half of Flathead Lake.
Instruction:
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and
rough waves can overturn small craft.
Area Description:
Flathead/Mission Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov