Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 3:24PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 324 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles northeast of Devils Creek Rec Area, or 39 miles southeast of
Malta, moving southeast at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Zortman, The Pines Rec Area, Fourchette, Devils Creek Rec Area, Hell
Creek Rec Area, Brusett, Haxby, Landusky, Content, Sun Prairie, and
The Bentonite Plant.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Fort Peck Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Garfield; Southwest Phillips
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender: