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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
217 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
MTZ310-232045-
Western and Central Chouteau County MT-
217 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL CHOUTEAU COUNTY
THROUGH 245 PM MDT...

At 217 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Fort Benton, moving northeast at 40 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...
Fort Benton, Carter, and Loma.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for
north central Montana.

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LAT...LON 4774 11098 4787 11105 4806 11056 4784 11041
TIME...MOT...LOC 2017Z 244DEG 33KT 4782 11093 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Glinskas