Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:50PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 749 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 19 miles northwest of Gildford to 6 miles north
of Joplin to near Chester. Movement was east northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Havre, Joplin, Beaver Creek, Inverness, Gildford, Hingham, Rudyard,
Kremlin, and Simpson.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
north central Montana.
Area Description:
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov