Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 17:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:35PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 5:35pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 635 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Hamilton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch size hail, and lightning. 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... Hamilton, Woodside, Grantsdale, Charlos Heights, Como and Corvallis.
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: 
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov