Expires:202506130115;Remove:202506130115;653058 WWUS85 KMSO 130043 SPSMSO Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Missoula MT 643 PM MDT Thu Jun 12 2025 MTZ001-130115- Kootenai/Cabinet Region MT- 643 PM MDT Thu Jun 12 2025 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Flathead County through 715 PM MDT... At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles west of Kalispell, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph and penny 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Flathead County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. If on or near Ashley Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. && LAT...LON 4823 11482 4836 11479 4835 11451 4817 11455 TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 276DEG 11KT 4827 11471 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$