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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:14 PM Jun. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Montana, including
the following areas, in northwest Montana, foothills and higher
terrain from the West Glacier Region to Mission Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and
streams may rise out of their banks. High country mudslides are
possible, especially near steep terrain which could endanger
hikers. The upper portions of the Going-To-The-Sun Road is
vulnerable to rockfall or debris flow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Anomalous subtropical moisture combined with a slow-moving
weather front will trigger moderate to heavy rainfall rates over
the region by late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours. High
resolution weather models depict rain-rates exceeding 0.30 to
0.50 inches per hour in the mountains. With a lot of people
recreating and camping in the region, this could become very
dangerous very quickly.

- Https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Lake Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:29 PM Jun. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sustained south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.

* WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM MDT Monday.

* 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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