Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:16PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salmon, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Salmon and Carmen.
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Lemhi County
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov