Montana Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 09:37

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 10:37AM MDT until October 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 7 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
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