Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 6:22PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 622 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Woodside, or 12 miles east of Hamilton, moving
northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Bell Crossing.
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.
Area Description:
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov