Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:27AM MDT until October 11 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 7:27am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected. Isolated higher gusts of 50-55 mph on the east side of
Flathead Lake, especially in west to east oriented gaps along
Highway 35, also in the Lake Blaine area.
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs and weakened trees 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