Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:36PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 636 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles north of Seeley Lake, or 38 miles southeast of Polson, moving
north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and half inch size hail. Heavy rain
rates in excess of 0.50 inch.
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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Powell and Northeastern Missoula
Counties.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: