Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:52PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 23 miles west of Whitefish to near
Eureka, or extending from 25 miles west of Kalispell to 44 miles
northeast of Libby, moving west at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Eureka, Rexford and Fortine.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
If on or near Lake Koocanusa, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Kootenai/Cabinet Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov