Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:22PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Victor to 13 miles southwest of
Darby, or extending from 11 miles north of Hamilton to 26 miles
southwest of Hamilton, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph, heavy rain 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...
Hamilton, Stevensville, Darby, Woodside, Victor, Pinesdale,
Grantsdale, Charlos Heights, Como, Corvallis and Bell Crossing.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: