Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:54PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 354 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Victor, or 10 miles north of Hamilton, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail. Heavy rainfall
0.50 to 0.75" per hour possible.
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...
Stevensville, Victor, Pinesdale and Bell Crossing.
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:
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: