Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 7:05PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Victor, or 12 miles north of Hamilton, moving northwest at 10 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...
Victor, Woodside, Pinesdale and Bell Crossing.
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:
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov