Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 11:56PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1156 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 16 miles northeast of Eureka to 15 miles
northeast of West Glacier, or extending from 57 miles northeast of
Libby to 38 miles northeast of Evergreen, moving northeast 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...
Polebridge, Trailcreek and Lake McDonald.
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