Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 1:41PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 141 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles west of Twin Bridges, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Melrose and Glen.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov