Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Alder, or 11 miles southwest of Sheridan, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Sheridan, Alder, Harrison, Pony, Norris, Mcallister, and Laurin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov