Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 12:10AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 11:10pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1210 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Fort
Benton to 16 miles south of The Knees. Movement was northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 35 mph and half inch 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...
Fort Benton, Carter, Loma, and Virgelle.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: