Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of North Fork, or 21 miles northwest of Salmon, moving
east at 20 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...
North Fork and Shoup.
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:
Western Lemhi County; Eastern Lemhi County
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov