Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:47PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 747 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Wolf Creek, or 31 miles northwest of Helena, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Wolf Creek, Bowmans Corner, Craig, and Tower Rock State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Cascade County below 5000ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov