Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:25PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Drummond, moving northeast at 25 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...
Drummond, New Chicago, Hall and Bearmouth.
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:
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov