Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 11:24PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 10:24pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1124 PM MDT /1024 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of
strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles southwest of Superior to
12 miles west of Florence, or extending from 7 miles southwest of
Superior to 23 miles southwest of Missoula, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Superior, Lolo, Alberton, Tarkio, Riverbend, Florence, Cyr, Quartz,
Lolo Hot Springs, Lozeau, Stark, Ninemile, Lolo Pass and Keystone.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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:
Northern Clearwater Mountains; Southern Clearwater Mountains; Lower Clark Fork Region; Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov