Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 14:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 3:09PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 308 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Great Falls, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Great Falls, Black Eagle, Ulm, Eden, Sand Coulee, Stockett, Tracy, Vaughn, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, Centerville, and Malmstrom Afb.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT