Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:46PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hays, or 8 miles northwest of Zortman, moving southeast at 25 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...
Hays and Lodge Pole.
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:
Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov