Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 11:36PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 10:36pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1136 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Superior, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Superior, Riverbend, Lozeau, Quartz and Keystone.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lower Clark Fork Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov