Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 9:02PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 8:02pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 902 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Hays, or 11 miles north of Zortman, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Lodge Pole.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: