Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:12PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Deer Lodge, moving north 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...
Deer Lodge, Blossburg, Avon, and Elliston.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 between mile markers 182 and 185.
Highway 12 Garrison to MacDonald Pass between mile markers 5 and 24.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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: