Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/25/2026 13:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 2:20PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 220 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Fort Shaw, or 9 miles northwest of Cascade, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Fort Shaw.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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: 
Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT