Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles east of Conner, or 25 miles southeast of Hamilton, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Ravalli and Southwestern Granite
Counties.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov