Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:39PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 20 miles southeast of Ennis to 16 miles
northwest of Henrys Lake to 7 miles northwest of Kilgore. Movement
was east at 25 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...
West Yellowstone, Big Sky, Lakeview, Yellowstone Village, Targhee
Pass, Raynolds Pass, and Red Rock Pass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Madison River Valley; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov