Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Kalispell, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Kila and Somers.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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:
Kootenai/Cabinet Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: