Dense Smoke Advisory for Central and Southern Valley; McCone
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central and Southern Valley, Dawson, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Northern Phillips, Northern Valley, Richland, Western Roosevelt and 1 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: For the Lake Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, visibility below 3 miles at times in dense smoke. Impacts: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Low visibility could make driving conditions...
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Persons with respiratory illnesses should remain indoors to avoid inhaling smoke. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, visibility below 3 miles at times in dense smoke. * WHERE...Central and Southern Valley and McCone Counties. For the Lake Wind Advisory, Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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- Alert
Dense Smoke Advisory issued August 2 at 1:10PM MDT until August 2 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Official revision - Alert
Dense Smoke Advisory issued August 2 at 1:10PM MDT until August 2 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Glasgow MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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