Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 252 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Big Sandy, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Virgelle.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT