Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 10:44PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 9:44pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1044 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles south of Chinook to near Hays.
Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Harlem, Fort Belknap, Cleveland, and Zurich.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may re-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:
Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov