WWUS85 KTFX 232028
SPSTFX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
228 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
MTZ310-314-232115-
Western and Central Chouteau County MT-Fergus County below 4500ft MT-
228 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN FERGUS AND
SOUTHEASTERN CHOUTEAU COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM MDT...

At 228 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Denton, or 26 miles northeast of Stanford, moving east
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Winifred and Suffolk.

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
central and north central Montana.

&&

LAT...LON 4736 10996 4756 11000 4766 10921 4741 10921
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 257DEG 30KT 4746 10987 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

Glinskas