Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 641 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Silver Bow, or 5 miles west of Butte, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Butte, Silver Bow, Walkerville, Nissler and Ramsay.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy 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