Montana Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 05/17/2026 10:46

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 11:46AM MDT until May 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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