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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1132 PM MDT Tue Jul 29 2025

MTZ003-310500-
/O.NEW.KMSO.LW.Y.0003.250731T0000Z-250731T0500Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1132 PM MDT Tue Jul 29 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 gusting to 35 mph are possible. Between
  Bigfork and Woods Bay gusts may exceed 40 mph, 8 to 10 pm.

* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 11 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

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