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Lake Wind Advisory

Flathead/Mission Valleys

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 31 at 10:12AM MDT until November 2 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT

Alert Description

* WHAT...Saturday afternoon southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. After 6 pm, gusts up to 40 mph expected. Sunday morning conditions will remain choppy as winds slowly die down, especially on the east side. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Flathead Lake. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT Saturday to 2 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Safety Instructions

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Time Information

Effective
Nov 2, 2025, 12:00 AM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 4:15 PM
Issued
Oct 31, 2025, 4:12 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Missoula MT
National Weather Service

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