Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cascade and Lewis and Clark Counties, MT

Source: NOAA · Cascade and Lewis and Clark Counties, MT

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NWS Great Falls has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Lewis and Clark County and west central Cascade County in Montana until 8:00 PM MDT.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Cascade and Lewis and Clark Counties, MT
Issued
September 7, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Great Falls MT

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Great Falls MT. The alert is effective from September 6 at 7:13 PM MDT until September 6 at 8:00 PM MDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers central Lewis and Clark County in west central Montana and west central Cascade County in central Montana. Locations impacted include Wolf Creek, Bowmans Corner, Marysville, Tower Rock State Park, Canyon Creek, and Craig.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

At 7:13 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles southwest of Wolf Creek, or 21 miles northwest of Helena, moving north at 45 mph. Hazards include half dollar size hail (1.25 inches) and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Damage to vehicles is expected.

Timeline

The alert is in effect until 8:00 PM MDT on September 6, 2026.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Great Falls has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Lewis and Clark County and west central Cascade County in Montana until 8:00 PM MDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Cascade and Lewis and Clark Counties, MT. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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