Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 3:12PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 2:12pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 311 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
15 miles east of Helena, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Canyon Ferry Lake, including areas near Goose Bay and Winston.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT