Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 3:55PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 355 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Helena, moving northeast at 55 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...
Helena, East Helena, Montana City, Black Sandy State Park, York, and
Spring Meadow Lake State Park.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cascade County below 5000ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov