Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:41PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles east of East Helena, or 20 miles east of Helena, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Goose Bay and Fort Logan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Canyon Ferry Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov