Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 430 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles east of Lewistown to 6 miles east of
Moore to 10 miles south of Hobson. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lewistown, Moore, Grass Range, Forestgrove, Giltedge, Glengarry,
Heath, Buffalo, and Garneill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov