Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:08PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 1208 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of East Kamiah, or 16 miles southeast of Orofino, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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. Heavy rain may lead to localized flooding and
debris flows in flood prone areas.
Locations impacted include...
Pierce, Weippe, East Kamiah, Woodland, Musselshell and Jaype.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Clearwater Mountains; Orofino/Grangeville Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov