Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 223 PM MDT /123 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of
strong thunderstorms extending from 25 miles west of Hamilton to 10
miles southeast of Conner, or extending from 25 miles west of
Hamilton to 30 miles south of Hamilton, moving northeast at 35 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...
Darby, Conner, Como, Charlos Heights and Sula.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Lake Como, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Southern Clearwater Mountains; Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov