Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:34PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 734 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
U L Bend Rec Area, or 40 miles southeast of Zortman, moving southeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fourchette, Devils Creek Rec Area, U L Bend Rec Area, Edwards,
Crooked Creek Rec Area, Brusett, and Steve Fork.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Fort Peck Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Phillips; Petroleum; Garfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov