Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 2:32PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 231 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 20 miles southeast of Lincoln to 10 miles west
of Helena. Movement was north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Marysville, Canyon Creek, and Austin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Helena Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov