Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 16:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 5:53PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 552 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northwest of Lewistown, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Danvers and Hilger.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy 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: 
Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT