Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
539 PM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026

MTZ303-180015-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera MT-
539 PM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL GLACIER COUNTY
THROUGH 615 PM MDT...

At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Cut Bank, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Cut Bank.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4863 11267 4879 11256 4868 11219 4858 11219
      4849 11226
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 294DEG 28KT 4869 11255

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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