Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:38AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 10:38am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated
higher gusts nearing 50 mph will be possible in west to east
oriented gaps along Highway 35, including Lake Blaine
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For
the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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