Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 6:28PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 627 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles north of Denton, or 32 miles northeast of Stanford, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Winifred.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: