Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 9:08PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 8:08pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 908 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Fort Belknap, or 21 miles southeast of Chinook,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Harlem and Fort Belknap.
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: