Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 16:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 5:20PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Scattered thunderstorms are moving southeastward through the Browning, Cut Bank, Valier and Heart Butte areas early this evening. Some of these storms could produce a brief period of heavy rain, wind gusts near 40 mph, pea size hail, along with occasional lightning strikes. Those who plan to be outside this evening should be alert for nearby thunderstorms, and if you see lightning or hear thunder, go inside until the storm passes.
Area Description: 
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT