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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Missoula MT

1006 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025

 

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Flathead/Mission Valleys MT-West Glacier Region MT-

Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-

1006 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lake and

northern Missoula Counties through 1045 PM MDT...



At 1006 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7

miles north of St. Ignatius, or 18 miles south of Polson, moving

north 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...

Polson, Ronan, Pablo, Jette, Turtle Lake, Rocky Point, Kerr,

Allentown, Moiese, Kicking Horse, Charlo, Fort Connah, and Finley

Point.



This includes Highway 93 N between mile markers 33 and 62.

 

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 4732 11402 4737 11427 4774 11420 4767 11382

TIME...MOT...LOC 0406Z 194DEG 24KT 4742 11412 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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