Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 8:40PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 7:40pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 839 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles east of Geraldine, or 35 miles east of Fort Benton, moving
northeast at 30 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...
Judith Landing and Iliad.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MDT for
central and north central Montana.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov