Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Lewis and Clark County, MT
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NWS Great Falls has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Lewis and Clark County until 7:00 PM MDT on September 6.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Lewis and Clark County, Montana
- Issued
- September 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls MT
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Great Falls MT. The alert is effective from 6:11 PM MDT on September 6, 2026, until 7:00 PM MDT on September 6, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers east central Lewis and Clark County in west central Montana. Locations impacted include Wolf Creek and Craig. The storm was located near Wolf Creek, or 25 miles north of Helena, moving northeast at 30 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 6:11 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wolf Creek. Hazards include half dollar size hail (1.25 inches) and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Damage to vehicles is expected.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM MDT on September 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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