Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:05PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 505 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Helena, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Helena, East Helena, Black Sandy State Park, and York.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gates of the Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: