Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:33PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 433 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of Butte, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Silver Bow County.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov