Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Tampico to near Fourchette.
Movement was southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size 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...
Glasgow, Jordan, Nashua, Fort Peck, The Pines Rec Area, Fourchette,
Tampico, Duck Creek Rec Area, Fort Peck Marina, Devils Creek Rec
Area, Hell Creek Rec Area, Rock Creek Rec Area, Brusett, Vandalia,
Park Grove, The Bentonite Plant, Steve Fork, Haxby, Sun Prairie, and
Whatley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
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; McCone
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender: