Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:28PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 628 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Grass Range, or 18 miles east of Lewistown, moving east
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...
Grass Range and Forestgrove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for
central Montana.
Area Description:
Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov