Hazardous, Windy Conditions on Fort Peck Lake Friday

The boating conditions on Fort Peck Lake are not great on Friday, with wind gusts up to 35 mph. A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued.

• A LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY MORNING TO 7 PM THIS EVENING.
• WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
• WHERE...Fort Peck Lake.
• WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM this evening.
• IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves up to 3 feet are expected today over Fort Peck Lake.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

CHECK FORT PECK WAVE HEIGHT MAP

There are six recreation sites within close proximity to the dam. By checking the Fort Peck Lake projected wave model, you can determine which areas might be more dangerous than others.

"One recommendation is to go out to the Pines Campground, about 20 miles southwest of the dam. It provides some great scenery and photo opportunities, especially late in the day." (Missouri River MT)

Be cautious and keep an eye out for other recreationalists if you're in the area today. Let's keep everyone safe!

"Fort Peck was planned and developed by government engineers as the headquarters for construction and operation of the huge Fort Peck Dam in 1933. Fort Peck Dam is one of the largest earth-filled river impediments in the world." (Missouri River MT)

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