Lake Wind Advisory in Petroleum

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 11 at 12:03AM MDT until May 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

• Event Start: 2026-05-11T09:00:00-06:00
• Event End: 2026-05-11T21:00:00-06:00
• Event Certainty: Likely
• Event Severity: Moderate

Event Description

• WHAT: Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
• WHERE: Fort Peck Lake.
• WHEN: From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.
• IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Expect wave heights of 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon.

Event Instructions

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