Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:40PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 340 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Elk River, or 20 miles northeast of Orofino,
moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Dent.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Dworshak Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10
miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are
close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do
not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Northern Clearwater Mountains; Orofino/Grangeville Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov