Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:05PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 705 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 7 miles northeast of Tarkio to 7 miles
southwest of Florence, or extending from 13 miles southeast of
Superior to 23 miles southwest of Missoula, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Missoula, Lolo, Stevensville, Alberton, Wye, Frenchtown, Evaro,
Florence, East Missoula, Bonner-West Riverside, Dixon, Tarkio,
Huson, Ninemile, Stark, Cyr, Turah and Quartz.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Lower Clark Fork Region; Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains; Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov