< Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/03/2026 19:26

Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/03/2026 19:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 8:26PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 3, 2026 - 7:26pm
Expires: 
June 3, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 826 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Big Arm, or 8 miles west of Polson, moving northeast at 25 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... Polson, Rocky Point, Kings Point, Jette, Kerr, Big Arm, Turtle Lake, Finley Point and Rollins.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. If on or near Flathead Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description: 
West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT