Special Weather Statement 05/29/2025 16:56 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 5:56PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2025 - 4:56pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 556 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northeast of Bigfork, or 23 miles east of Evergreen, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half-inch 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... Pinnacle, Essex, and Nyack. This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 164 and 185.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
West Glacier Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT