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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Missoula MT

612 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025

 

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Flathead/Mission Valleys MT-West Glacier Region MT-

612 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Flathead

County through 645 PM MDT...



At 610 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

Columbia Falls, or 11 miles northeast of Evergreen, moving northeast

at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...

Columbia Falls, West Glacier, Apgar, Martin City, Coram, Hungry

Horse, La Salle, Nyack, and Lake McDonald.



This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 129 and 164.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



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LAT...LON 4871 11385 4862 11375 4861 11374 4860 11372

      4850 11360 4827 11420 4836 11431

TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 230DEG 33KT 4838 11416 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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