Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/25/2026 13:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 2:47PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parker School, or 21 miles east of Big Sandy, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Parker School.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT