Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 17:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:58PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Hamilton, moving northeast at 25 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. Locations impacted include... Woodside, Skalkaho Pass 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