Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Cascade, moving northeast at 50 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...
Great Falls, Cascade, Black Eagle, Highwood, Power, Carter, Floweree,
Portage, Malmstrom Afb, Eden, Stockett, Tracy, Vaughn, First Peoples
Buffalo Jump State Park, Centerville, Sun River, Ulm, and Sand
Coulee.
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:
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov