WWUS85 KMSO 030137 SPSMSO Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Missoula MT 737 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025 MTZ002-003-030215- Flathead/Mission Valleys MT-West Glacier Region MT- 737 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Flathead County through 815 PM MDT... At 737 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Bigfork, or 15 miles east of Evergreen, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Pinnacle and Essex. This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 173 and 180. 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. && LAT...LON 4806 11390 4815 11407 4844 11392 4832 11351 TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 214DEG 31KT 4819 11394 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$