Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:08PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 608 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles south of Tarkio, or 29 miles west of Missoula, moving east at 5
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.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Mineral and Southwestern
Missoula Counties.
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