Lake Wind Advisory for Flathead/Mission Valleys
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What you need to know
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- Flathead/Mission Valleys
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Impacts: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Where: Flathead Lake and smaller lakes across the Flathead and Mission Valley region. When: From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT tonight.
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...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead Lake and smaller lakes across the Flathead and Mission Valley region. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
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- Alert
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 12 at 2:22AM MDT until August 13 at 12:00AM 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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