Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles west of The Knees, or 25 miles southeast of
Conrad, moving east at 25 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...
Fort Benton, Highwood, The Knees, Carter, Floweree, and Loma.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov