Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/06/2026 20:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 9:03PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 6, 2026 - 8:03pm
Expires: 
September 6, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 902 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of The Knees, or 21 miles west of Fort Benton, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Kenilworth.
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 north central Montana.
Area Description: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Western and Central Chouteau County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov