Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 8:48PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 847 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles east of East Helena, or 19 miles east of Helena, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Goose Bay.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: