Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 8:16PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 716 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26
miles southeast of Riggins, or 51 miles south of Grangeville, moving
north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Warren, Burgdorf and Mackay Bar.
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:
Southern Clearwater Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov