Active AlertsWest Glacier, MT

Special Weather Statement
Issued at Tue 6:12 PM May. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safeshelter inside a building or vehicle.This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radiostations and available television stations for additional informationand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Description

At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16miles southeast of Eureka, or 40 miles northwest of Evergreen, movingnortheast at 45 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects ispossible.Locations impacted include...Trailcreek, Trego, Stryker, Radnor, and Fortine.This includes Highway 93 N between mile markers 149 and 167.