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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
354 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026

MTZ002-003-043-112245-
Flathead/Mission Valleys MT-West Glacier Region MT-
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-
354 PM MDT Sat Apr 11 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lake,
northern Missoula and east central Sanders Counties through 445 PM
MDT...

At 353 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Ronan, or 15 miles southwest of Polson, moving
northeast at 20 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, Rocky Point, Jette, Kerr, Turtle Lake, Kings
Point, Round Butte, and Finley Point.

This includes Highway 93 N between mile markers 45 and 62.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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 4740 11442 4756 11454 4778 11409 4758 11386
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 239DEG 19KT 4753 11437

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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