Severe Weather In Northwestern Montana Today

              As I previously stated, it is far too early to check for accurate forecast models. However, with the Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlooks for July issued, we are running our forecast reviews VIA that. As for July the seasonal outlooks are forecasting a drier, hotter climate sequence for South Western Montana. However, the daytime heating may lead to strong thunderstorms developing over the area.

{CPC Temperature Forecast}

{CPC Precipiation Forecast}

                  

 

                Luckily the severe weather season for Montana has appeared to kick off fairy well, with the June 5^th event that produced several tornadoes by Livingston. About a week later yet another severe weather event occurred in western Montana with severe weather reports and warnings spreading all the way from the Flat Head Lake region and down in Ravalli County.

                Today, June 25, the severe set up is again targeting the North Western part of Montana. A widespread risk of thunderstorms hover across the majority of The Big Sky State.

{Thunderstorm forecast countesy The Weather Channel}

{Severe wind threat, courtesy of the SPC}

{Hail threat today, courtesy of the SPC}

{Threat for tornadoes today, courtesy of thr SPC}

                

{Glacier National Park, Montana as of 3pm MDT}

              As of about 3pm MDT in Glacier National Park there were no significant cells to speak of. However several clusters of cumulus clouds had begun to develop.



{North of Kailspell, Montana as of 3pm MDT}

           In Kalispell, a line of well-defined cumulus/ cumulonimbus clouds had begun to form. It is still too early in the day to count on anything of note to fire up, but several hours from now (specifically from 4pm to 7pm) significant thunderstorm development is expect to occur.       

            




           *Remember, if you notice that you are within the severe weather area, stay alert for any watches or warnings that may come your way. If you hear thunder or see lightning, go inside or find a safe spot for shelter. If a tornado developes in your area, find shelter. A basement, lower floor bathroom or an interior room, such as a closet will serve protection. If in a vehicle, find the nearest possible building. If there is no shelter around, pull your vehicle over and find a low-lying area and cover your head. And to the chasers out there: Best of luck to you. Stay safe!