Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:18PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 318 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Drummond, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny 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, Jens, Goldcreek, New Chicago, Hall, Brock Creek and
Maxville.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy 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
Sender: