Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 16:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 523 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of West Glacier, or 15 miles east of Evergreen, moving northwest at 15 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... Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, Martin City and Coram.
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: 
West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov