Lake Wind Advisory Issued for Fort Peck, Hazardous Conditions for Boaters
A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for Fort Peck Lake until 9 AM MDT today, warning of strong winds and rough waves up to 4 feet, creating hazardous conditions for small craft.
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake are advised to use extreme caution until 9 AM MDT this morning due to a Lake Wind Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow, MT.
The advisory, effective from 1:07 AM MDT until 9:00 AM MDT today, September 26, warns of northwest winds reaching 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. These conditions are expected to create rough waves on Fort Peck Lake, posing hazardous conditions for small craft. The NWS indicates that waves up to 4 feet are possible through the morning.
The affected areas include Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Petroleum, Garfield, and McCone counties, specifically impacting Fort Peck Lake.
Strong winds and rough waves can quickly overturn small boats. The NWS urges all boaters to exercise extra caution while on the lake during this advisory period.
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