Lake Wind Advisory for Flathead/Mission Valleys
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Flathead/Mission Valleys
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- Official severity
- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Wind Advisory canceled and turned into a Lake Wind Advisory as impacts become focused on Flathead Lake, rather than a larger area. Northeast to east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Localized gusts of 45 to 50 mph on the east side of Flathead Lake. Impacts: Strong winds and rough waves on area...
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Wind Advisory canceled and turned into a Lake Wind Advisory as impacts become focused on Flathead Lake, rather than a larger area. Northeast to east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Localized gusts of 45 to 50 mph on the east side of Flathead Lake. * WHERE...Flathead Lake. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Localized tree damage and power outages are still possible.
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- Alert
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 10:36AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Missoula MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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