Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 16:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Stanford, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Stanford, Geyser, Ackley Lake State Park, Windham, Utica, and Benchland.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT