Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 8:18PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 818 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Power to 10 miles
northwest of Black Eagle to near Great Falls. Movement was northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Great Falls, Power, Carter, Floweree, and Portage.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MDT for
central and north central Montana.
Area Description:
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov