Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:51PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Ovando, or 26 miles north of Drummond, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail. Rainfall rates
of 0.50 to 0.75 inches 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...
Ovando, Woodworth and Clearwater.
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; Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: