Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 2:59PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of West Valley, or 10 miles west of Anaconda, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph 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...
Anaconda, West Valley, Georgetown and Lost Creek.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: