Weather Alert in Montana
Wind Advisory issued September 3 at 10:42AM MDT until September 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AREAS AFFECTED: West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated higher gusts along Highway 35 on the east side of Flathead Lake and the Swan Range, as well as Highway 93 on the western slopes of the Whitefish Range. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those planning to recreate on area lakes, especially Flathead Lake should be prepared for choppy conditions and strong gusty winds.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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