Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:37PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 7:37pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 837 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Augusta to 9 miles west
of Cascade. Movement was northeast at 45 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...
Fairfield, Fort Shaw, Power, Bowmans Corner, Vaughn, First Peoples
Buffalo Jump State Park, Simms, and Sun River.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov