Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:48PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 348 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Fort Shaw, or 8 miles north of Cascade, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Great Falls, Black Eagle, Ulm, Sand Coulee, Tracy, First Peoples
Buffalo Jump State Park, Centerville, Stockett, and Malmstrom Afb.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov