Montana Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 04/17/2026 07:51

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 8:51AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 7:51am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Instruction: 
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Area Description: 
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Glasgow MT