Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 12:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 1:38PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 137 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles east of Conrad, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Tiber Dam.
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: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov