Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 3:07PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wolf Creek, or 25 miles north of Helena, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lewis
and Clark and southwestern Cascade Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gates of the Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: