Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Fergus County, MT
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northeastern Fergus County in central Montana until 4:45 PM MDT August 23 due to radar-indicated 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Fergus County, Montana
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls MT
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Great Falls MT. Effective from 3:40 PM MDT August 23, 2026, until 4:45 PM MDT August 23, 2026. Alert type code: SVR.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Fergus County in central Montana. Storm located 16 miles north of Roy or 30 miles southwest of Zortman at time of issuance.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Storm moving east at 35 mph. Hail damage to vehicles expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees possible.
Timeline
Alert effective 2026-08-23T15:40:00-06:00. Expires and ends 2026-08-23T16:45:00-06:00.
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