Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 14:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:43PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles east of Wisdom, or 33 miles northwest of Dillon, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Dewey.
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: 
Northwest Beaverhead County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov