Idaho, Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/02/2026 10:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 11:29AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 1129 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northwest of North Fork, or 29 miles northwest of Salmon, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Lost Trail Pass.
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. 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; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov