Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 16:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:39PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hobson, or 14 miles southeast of Stanford, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Hobson, Moore, Moccasin, Ackley Lake State Park, Glengarry, Utica, Buffalo, Garneill, and Benchland.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT