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Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 25 at 7:17AM MDT until September 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Kootenai/Cabinet Region. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Official source →Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 24 at 10:18AM MDT until September 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys and Kootenai/Cabinet Region. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There's a 70 to 90 percent chance of gusting over 40 mph from Happy's Inn down to Hot Springs between 4PM and 6PM MDT. During the same period there's a 60 percent chance of gusting over 40 mph west of Kalispell, near Kila, and a 40 percent chance along the west side of the Mission valley and along the western shore of Flathead Lake. There's a 90 percent chance of gusts over 40 mph above 6,000 ft in the mountains. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 2:49PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 249 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 13 miles north of Plains extending from 20 miles east of Thompson Falls to 28 miles east of Superior, moving northeast at 30 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... Flathead Lake, Polson, Ronan, Kerr, Big Arm, Jette, Rocky Point, Kings Point, Pablo, Turtle Lake, Dixon, Old Agency, Hot Springs, Round Butte, Elmo, Dayton, Charlo, Moiese, Proctor, Lonepine and Niarada. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. If on or near Flathead Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 2:39PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Big Arm, or 16 miles northwest of Polson, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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... Big Arm, Elmo, Proctor, Dayton and Niarada. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 8 at 11:34AM MDT until September 8 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of northwest Montana, including the following area, West Glacier Region. The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at noon MDT today.
Official source →Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 8 at 7:36AM MDT until September 8 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following area, West Glacier Region including Glacier National ParkOn. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ongoing precipitation west of the Continental Divide this morning will keep concerns for minor flooding. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Official source →Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 8 at 5:10AM MDT until September 8 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Montana, including the following areas, in northwest Montana, Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. In west central Montana, Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Light to moderate rain is expected across northwest Montana this morning. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Official source →Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 7 at 3:59AM MDT until September 8 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Montana, including the following areas, in northwest Montana, Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. In west central Montana, Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall is expected through Tuesday morning with an additional 1 to 2 inches in the valleys, and over 3 inches in the higher terrain, especially along the Continental Divide and in Glacier National Park. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Official source →Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 7 at 4:02AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT ESFMSO What: Widespread moderate rainfall over a prolonged period of time. Storm total amounts between 1 to 2 inches for valleys and 2 to 3 inches for the mountains. Where: Flathead and Lake Counties in northwest Montana, including Glacier National Park. Missoula county in west-central Montana. Timing: Continuing through Tuesday morning. The heaviest rainfall rates are anticipated today and tonight. Significant rainfall totals will bring potential for rapid rises on streams and creeks, rock and debris slides and runoff issues in poor drainage areas. Those recreating in the backcountry should take caution on backcountry roadways for falling debris.
Official source →Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 6 at 9:51AM MDT until September 8 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Montana, including the following areas, in northwest Montana, Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. In west central Montana, Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...From 3 PM MDT this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of rainfall rates of 0.75" to 1.00" per hour are possible this afternoon and evening (Sept 6), which could lead to localized debris flows. This period will then be followed by prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall Monday into Tuesday morning of an additional 1 to 3 inches in the valleys, with 2 to 4 inches in the higher terrain, especially along the Continental Divide and in Glacier National Park. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Official source →Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 5 at 10:43AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT ESFMSO What: Widespread moderate rainfall over a prolonged period of time. Storm total amounts between 1 to 3 inches for valleys and 2 to 3 inches for the mountains. There is a 10 percent chance of isolated rainfall amounts up to 4 inches along the Continental Divide. Where: Flathead and Lake Counties in northwest Montana, including Glacier National Park. Missoula county in west-central Montana. Timing: Beginning Sunday morning, continuing through Monday night. Heaviest rainfall rates anticipated Monday into Monday night. Significant rainfall totals will bring potential for rapid rises on streams and creeks, rock and debris slides and runoff issues in poor drainage areas. Those recreating in the backcountry should take caution on backcountry roadways for falling debris.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 3:19PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 15 miles southeast of Eureka to 25 miles southeast of West Glacier, or extending from 37 miles northeast of Libby to 37 miles east of Evergreen, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 30 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... Eureka, West Glacier, Rexford, Polebridge, Trailcreek, Olney, Radnor, Apgar, Stryker, Coram, Lake McDonald, Trego, Fortine, Nyack, Pinnacle and Blacktail. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 2:44PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 244 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Columbia Falls, or 9 miles northeast of Evergreen, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 30 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... Kalispell, Evergreen, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, West Glacier, Bigfork, Coram, Apgar, Hungry Horse, Martin City, La Salle, Polebridge, Lake McDonald, Creston, Lupfer, Nyack, Olney, Trailcreek and Radnor. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 2:08PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 208 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles northeast of Turtle Lake to 6 miles east of Seeley Lake, or extending from 10 miles northeast of Polson to 37 miles north of Drummond, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Swan Lake, Seeley Lake, Kings Point, Condon, Salmon Prairie and Finley Point. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:39PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28 miles south of Swan Lake, or 25 miles southeast of Polson, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 30 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... Condon. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:47PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 547 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles west of Kalispell, moving northeast at 25 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... Kalispell, Evergreen, Whitefish and La Salle. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Frenchtown, or 16 miles northwest of Missoula, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 30 to 35 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... Arlee, Evaro, Frenchtown and Huson. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:10AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 810 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles west of Big Arm to 24 miles northwest of Seeley Lake, or extending from 16 miles northwest of Polson to 28 miles southeast of Polson, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Polson, Ronan, Swan Lake, Turtle Lake, Woods Bay, Kings Point, Rocky Point, Pablo, Jette, Bigfork, Kerr, Big Arm, Finley Point, Salmon Prairie, Rollins, Condon, Dayton, Lakeside and Proctor. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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. If on or near Flathead Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Official source →Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:19PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 619 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles northwest of Whitefish, or 31 miles northwest of Evergreen, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Whitefish, Columbia Falls, West Glacier, Polebridge, Apgar, Coram, Trailcreek, Hungry Horse, Lupfer, Martin City, Olney, Lake McDonald, Radnor, Nyack, Stryker, Trego and Fortine. Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Official source →Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 5:54PM MDT until August 22 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT At 554 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Whitefish, or 14 miles north of Evergreen, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Lupfer, Olney and La Salle. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
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