Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:26PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Highwood, or 15 miles northeast of Great Falls, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Highwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov