Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Columbia Falls, MT ∙ Niarada, MT ∙ Holt, MT ∙ Big Arm, MT ∙ Echo Lake, MT ∙ Lindisfarne, MT ∙ Pablo National Wildlife Refuge, MT ∙ Whitefish, MT ∙ Arlee, MT ∙ Kalispell Glacier Airport, MT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1138 AM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM MDT SUNDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated higher gusts nearing 50 mph will be possible in west to east oriented gaps along Highway 35, including Lake Blaine * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

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