Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:08PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 408 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Galen, or 7 miles south of Deer Lodge, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and nickel size hail. Heavy rain
rates 0.50 to 0.75 inches per hour are 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...
Deer Lodge, Galen and Racetrack.
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
Sender: