Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Phillips and Valley, Montana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Phillips and Valley Counties in Montana.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 6:04 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles south of Whitewater, moving east at 40 mph

Hazards

70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings

Locations Mentioned

Malta, Whitewater, Saco, Tampico, Hinsdale, Loring, Port Of Morgan, Phillips, Vandalia, Sleeping Buffalo, Wagner, Frenchman Reservoir, Thoeny, and Bowdoin

Areas Affected

The warning covers Phillips and Valley Counties in Montana.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Wind damage with this storm may occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.