Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:39PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 339 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 12 miles west of Noxon to 11 miles
northwest of Haugan, or extending from 36 miles southwest of Libby to
10 miles southwest of Thompson Falls, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Thompson Falls, Noxon, Haugan, De Borgia, White Pine, Trout Creek,
Belknap, Tuscor, Taft, Saltese, East Portal, Snider, Eddy and
Heron.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Kootenai/Cabinet Region; Lower Clark Fork Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov