Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 6:44PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 644 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Wolf Creek, or 22 miles northwest of Helena,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wolf Creek and Canyon Creek.
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 100 AM MDT for
west central Montana.
Area Description:
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov