The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Missoula County in west central Montana... North central Ravalli County in west central Montana... * Until 930 PM MDT. * At 841 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lolo, or 12 miles southwest of Missoula, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. This cluster of thunderstorms have a history of producing 50 to 60 mph wind gusts, creating poweroutages. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Missoula, Lolo, Bonner-West Riverside, Wye, Florence, East Missoula, Frenchtown, Lolo Hot Springs, and Turah. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Granite and north central Ravalli Counties through 900 PM MDT... At 834 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Victor, or 12 miles northeast of Hamilton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Corvallis. This includes Highway 93 S near mile marker 53. 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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * Affected area: Fire Zone 108 (East Lolo). * Impacts: The combination of low humidity and thunderstorm outflow winds will result in critical fire weather conditions, increasing the risk for new and existing fires to spread quickly. * Winds: West winds 10 to 15 mph with thunderstorm gusts to 50 mph * Minimum humidities: 10 to 15 percent &&
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * Affected area: Fire Zone 108 (East Lolo). * Impacts: The combination of low humidity and thunderstorm outflow winds will result in critical fire weather conditions, increasing the risk for new and existing fires to spread quickly. * Winds: West winds 10 to 15 mph with thunderstorm gusts to 50 mph * Minimum humidities: 10 to 15 percent &&
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Major risk of heat effects is expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys, West Glacier Region, Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
