Special Weather Statement in Garfield

Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:29PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

• Event Start: 2026-08-23T20:29:00-06:00
• Event End: None
• Event Certainty: Observed
• Event Severity: Moderate

Event Description

At 829 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Sand Springs, or 32 miles east of Winnett, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Jordan, Cohagen, Sand Springs, Edwards, and Steve Fork.

Event Instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for northeastern Montana.

Lake Wind Advisory in Garfield

Lake Wind Advisory issued August 23 at 12:34PM MDT until August 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

• Event Start: 2026-08-24T10:00:00-06:00
• Event End: 2026-08-24T21:00:00-06:00
• Event Certainty: Likely
• Event Severity: Moderate

Event Description

• WHAT: West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
• WHERE: Fort Peck Lake.
• WHEN: From 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday.
• IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Wave heights 2 to 4 feet.

Event Instructions

Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.