Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Great Falls MT
AREA: Northwest Beaverhead County
SENT: 2026-07-08T18:12:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 6:12PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

At 612 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles northwest of Wisdom, or 37 miles southwest of
Anaconda, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Wise River.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-08T19:00:00-06:00