Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 11:48AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1148 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of North Fork, or 20 miles northwest of Salmon, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
North Fork, Gibbonsville, Shoup and Leesburg.
This includes the following Specific Areas...
Hwy 93 4th of July Creek to Tower Creek, Salmon River Road between
North Fork and Shoup, Salmon River Road near Moose Fire Burn Area and
Moose Fire Burn Area.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Western Lemhi County; Eastern Lemhi County; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov