Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 18:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 7:48PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 748 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lothair, or 17 miles west of Chester, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Chester, Lothair, Tiber Dam, and Galata.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT