Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 12:58PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Haugan, or 26 miles southwest of Thompson Falls,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. Heavy rain may cause localized debris flows from
flood prone areas.
Locations impacted include...
Haugan, De Borgia, Saltese, Taft and East Portal.
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:
Lower Clark Fork Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov