Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 10:55PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 9:55pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1055 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cascade, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Great Falls, Cascade, Black Eagle, Ulm, Vaughn, First Peoples Buffalo
Jump State Park, and Sun River.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov