{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e1ea40dfa1f2f9ddd950d966ec7d768424d58d12.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e1ea40dfa1f2f9ddd950d966ec7d768424d58d12.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Great Falls MT"},"word_count":169,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains\n**Issued by:** NWS Great Falls MT\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T16:29:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T16:29:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T18:00:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 428 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along\na line extending from 9 miles northeast of Augusta to near Lincoln.\nMovement was east at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nLincoln, Fairfield, Augusta, Fort Shaw, Bowmans Corner, Marysville,\nCanyon Creek, Bean Lake, and Simms.\n\nThis includes Highway 200 E near mile marker 64.\n\n## Instructions\nThese storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}