Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:40PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 540 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles north of West Valley, or 8 miles north of Anaconda, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Deer Lodge, Garrison and Lost Creek.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov