Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Philipsburg, or 18 miles southwest of Drummond,
moving northeast at 25 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...
Drummond, Maxville, Hall and New Chicago.
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; Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: