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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
458 PM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026

MTZ005-006-043-152330-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-
458 PM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Missoula, north central Granite and northwestern Powell Counties
through 530 PM MDT...

At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bonner-West Riverside, or 9 miles east of Missoula, moving northeast
at 45 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...
Missoula, Bonner-West Riverside, Seeley Lake, East Missoula, Potomac,
Clearwater, Greenough, Twin Creeks, Clinton, and Turah.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 90 between mile markers 104 and 122.
 Highway 83 between mile markers 2 and 13.
 Highway 93 S between mile markers 89 and 94.
 Highway 200 E between mile markers 0 and 30.

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 4671 11398 4683 11408 4721 11341 4680 11334
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 235DEG 40KT 4687 11382

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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