Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:49PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 249 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles southwest 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...
Williams Lake.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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