Special Weather Statement for Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Gates of the Mountains, Southern Rocky Mountain Front, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Wolf Creek, or 20 miles north of Helena, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Wolf Creek, or 20 miles north of Helena, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Wolf Creek.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:43PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Great Falls MT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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