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Lake Wind Advisory 1

Lake Wind Advisory

Moderate · Expected

Until 6:00 PM Mon·Issued 11:58 AM Mon Oct 19·NWS Glasgow MT

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 19 at 11:58AM MDT until October 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Details

What: Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected.

Where: 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.

Additional details: Wave heights up to 5 feet are possible.

What to do

Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Areas: Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone

Times are local to the first state an alert names. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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