Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/02/2026 11:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 12:21PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 1221 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Conner, or 18 miles southeast of Hamilton, moving northeast at 40 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... Darby, Conner, Skalkaho Pass, Fishtrap, Grantsdale and Como.
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; Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov