Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/11/2026 14:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:54PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires: 
April 11, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 353 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Ronan, or 15 miles southwest of Polson, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Polson, Ronan, Pablo, Rocky Point, Jette, Kerr, Turtle Lake, Kings Point, Round Butte, and Finley Point. This includes Highway 93 N between mile markers 45 and 62.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys; Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT