Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 11:19PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 10:19pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1119 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 33 miles north of Troy to 20 miles north
of Whitefish, or extending from 43 miles northwest of Libby to 32
miles north of Evergreen, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Eureka, Rexford, Fortine, Trailcreek and Polebridge.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Kootenai/Cabinet Region; West Glacier Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov