Lake Wind Advisory in Garfield

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 23 at 1:25PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

• Event Start: 2026-10-23T13:25:00-06:00
• Event End: 2026-10-24T12:00:00-06:00
• Event Certainty: Likely
• Event Severity: Moderate

Event Description

• WHAT: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
• WHERE: Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties.
• WHEN: Until noon MDT Saturday.
• IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Expect wave heights to 6 feet through Saturday morning.

Event Instructions

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