Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/25/2026 16:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 5:42PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 542 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles east of Sunburst, or 30 miles northeast of Shelby, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Liberty and northeastern Toole Counties.
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: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT