Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:10PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 510 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Frenchtown to near Wye.
Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Missoula, Ravalli, St. Ignatius, Arlee, Wye, Evaro, Frenchtown, and
Huson.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 between mile markers 85 and 99.
Highway 93 N between mile markers 0 and 37.
Highway 200 W between mile markers 110 and 115.
Instruction:
These storms 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:
Flathead/Mission Valleys; Lower Clark Fork Region; Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: