Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 428 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Augusta to near Lincoln.
Movement was east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lincoln, Fairfield, Augusta, Fort Shaw, Bowmans Corner, Marysville,
Canyon Creek, Bean Lake, and Simms.
This includes Highway 200 E near mile marker 64.
Instruction:
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: