Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 3:06PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 306 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles northwest of Highwood to 8 miles
southeast of Fort Benton to near Geraldine. Movement was northeast at
35 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...
Fort Benton, Geraldine, Carter, Loma, Virgelle, and Kenilworth.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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
north central Montana.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov