Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:39PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Galen, or 7 miles southeast of Deer Lodge, moving north at 30 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...
Deer Lodge, Garrison, Galen, Racetrack, and Avon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 between mile markers 167 and 199.
Highway 12 Garrison to MacDonald Pass between mile markers 0 and 14.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: