Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/02/2026 13:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 2:16PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 216 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Denton, or 26 miles northeast of Stanford, moving northeast at 20 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Fergus and southeastern Chouteau Counties.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for central and north central Montana.
Area Description: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov