Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 18:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:28PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Deer Lodge, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph 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... Elliston, Avon and Blossburg.
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