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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
427 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
MTZ306-311-232315-
Northern Blaine County MT-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine MT-
427 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BLAINE COUNTY THROUGH
515 PM MDT...

At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles south of Chinook, moving east at 40 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...
Harlem, Fort Belknap, and Cleveland.

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 4812 10919 4841 10945 4859 10866 4823 10843
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 255DEG 35KT 4829 10925 

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

$$

Wilson