Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 13:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 225 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fairfield, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Fairfield, Power, Vaughn, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, and Sun River.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT