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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
510 PM MDT Wed Apr 1 2026

MTZ003>005-043-012345-
Flathead/Mission Valleys MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-
Lower Clark Fork Region MT-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-
510 PM MDT Wed Apr 1 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of south central Lake,
central Missoula and southeastern Sanders Counties through 545 PM
MDT...

At 510 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Frenchtown to near Wye.
Movement was 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...
Missoula, Ravalli, St. Ignatius, Arlee, Wye, Evaro, Frenchtown, and
Huson.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 90 between mile markers 85 and 99.
 Highway 93 N between mile markers 0 and 37.
 Highway 200 W between mile markers 110 and 115.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms 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 4743 11414 4714 11373 4684 11419 4718 11443
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 215DEG 23KT 4714 11433 4694 11419

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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