Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 16:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:18PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 518 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Hamilton, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and half inch 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... Skalkaho Pass.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT