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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Missoula MT

644 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025

 

MTZ004>006-043-030115-

Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-

Lower Clark Fork Region MT-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-

644 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern

Missoula and northern Ravalli Counties through 715 PM MDT...



At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

Lolo, or 7 miles southwest of Missoula, moving northeast at 40 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...

Missoula, Lolo, Bonner-West Riverside, Florence, East Missoula, Twin

Creeks, and Turah.



This includes the following highways...

 Interstate 90 between mile markers 99 and 116.

 Highway 93 S between mile markers 75 and 94.

 Highway 200 E between mile markers 0 and 14.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to

localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded

roadways.



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



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 4659 11417 4674 11434 4710 11384 4689 11359

TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 230DEG 33KT 4678 11412 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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