Lake Wind Advisory for Flathead/Mission Valleys
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- Flathead/Mission Valleys
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What is happening
What: Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. Impacts: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft and potential dock damage on the eastern half of Flathead Lake. Where: Flathead Lake and surrounding lakes When: From noon to 9 PM MDT Friday.
What the bulletin says to do
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead Lake and surrounding lakes * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft and potential dock damage on the eastern half of Flathead Lake.
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- Alert
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 1:34PM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM 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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