Weather Alert in Montana
Wind Advisory issued September 3 at 10:42AM MDT until September 5 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AREAS AFFECTED: West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated higher gusts along Highway 35 on the east side of Flathead Lake and the Swan Range, as well as Highway 93 on the western slopes of the Whitefish Range. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those planning to recreate on area lakes, especially Flathead Lake should be prepared for choppy conditions and strong gusty winds.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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