Special Weather Statement until WED 5:45 PM MDT

Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to South Central Montana

What’s Happening:

Strong thunderstorms are moving northeast at 25 mph across south central Lake, central Missoula, and southeastern Sanders Counties. This weather event is expected to last until 5:45 PM MDT.

Affected Areas:

• Missoula
• Ravalli
• St. Ignatius
• Arlee
• Wye
• Evaro
• Frenchtown
• Huson

Highways affected include:

• 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

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts up to 50 mph

Impacts:

• Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
• Unsecured objects may be blown around

Safety Tips:

• Secure outdoor objects
• Stay indoors and away from windows
• Monitor local radio and TV stations for updates

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or ravallirepublic.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.