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

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:01PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 701 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Drummond, moving east at 20 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... Garrison, Goldcreek, Brock Creek and Jens.
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: 
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT