Weather Alerts For Saint Ignatius, MT
Flood Watch
-# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- 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 ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:14 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Missoula MT HEADER URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Flathead/Mission Valleys, Potomac/Seeley Lake Region, West Glacier Region
Lake Wind Advisory
-# HEADLINE -------------------- LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM MDT MONDAY # DETAILS -------------------- 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. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:29 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Missoula MT HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Flathead/Mission Valleys
