Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:44PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Ovando, or 21 miles northeast of Drummond, moving
northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Ovando and Helmville.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov