Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles southwest of Helena, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Helena, East Helena, Montana City, Rimini, Alhambra, Spring Meadow
Lake State Park, and Clancy.
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.
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:
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Helena Valley; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov