Very Gusty Winds on Fort Peck Lake Until Friday

A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for Fort Peck Lake and other areas through Friday morning. Strong winds are creating 3 to 4 foot waves, and dangerous conditions for smaller boats.

Use caution all day Thursday, and Friday morning, if you plan to recreate on Fort Peck Lake.

York Island area is forecasted to receive the largest waves on Thursday, and into Friday morning. The weather model link below is VERY handy, and give you the projected wave height throughout the afternoon and evening hours.

The Fort Peck Lake area conditions can be checked anytime HERE.

• A LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM FRIDAY.
• WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with some gusts up to 40 mph expected.
• WHERE...Fort Peck Lake.
• WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 4 AM Friday.
• IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights in excess of 4 feet are possible, especially in the dry arm of the lake.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

"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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