Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/27/2026 20:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 9:40PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 27, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires: 
August 27, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 939 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Inverness, or 22 miles east of Chester, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Gildford and Kremlin.
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: 
Hill County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov