Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 3:19PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 15 miles southeast of Eureka to 25 miles
southeast of West Glacier, or extending from 37 miles northeast of
Libby to 37 miles east of Evergreen, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 30 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...
Eureka, West Glacier, Rexford, Polebridge, Trailcreek, Olney,
Radnor, Apgar, Stryker, Coram, Lake McDonald, Trego, Fortine,
Nyack, Pinnacle and Blacktail.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Kootenai/Cabinet Region; West Glacier Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov