Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 330 PM MDT, Public reported a strong thunderstorm with a history
of producing nickel sized hail 8 miles northeast of Riverbend, or 8
miles northeast of Superior, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Public reported nickel sized hail with this thunderstorm.
The storm may intensify, with larger hail up to one half an
inch possible.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Very heavy rainfall is expected, and can cause
localized flooding and debris flows in flood prone areas.
Locations impacted include...
Dixon and Stark.
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:
Lower Clark Fork Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov