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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:05 PM May. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL FLATHEAD COUNTY
UNTIL 245 PM MDT...

At 205 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Whitefish, or 11 miles northwest of Kalispell,
moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea 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...
Kalispell, Evergreen and Kila.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

River Flood Watch
Issued: 9:10 PM May. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...North Fork Flathead River near At Canadian Border.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent
to the river. County roads from the Canadian Border to Polebridge
become inundated with water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM MDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

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