Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:51PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 451 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Black Eagle, or 9 miles east of Great Falls, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Highwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: