Special Weather Statement 09/16/2024 21:44 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 10:44PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2024 - 9:44pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2024 - 11:15pm
Description: 
AT 1040 PM, areas of light rain and embedded weakening thunderstorms continue to track north through portions of Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater and western Meagher counties. These thunderstorms will be capable of producing wind gusts between 45 to 55 mph, in addition to isolated cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Cascade County below 5000ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT