Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 3:58PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 358 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles north of Fort Benton, moving east at 30 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.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Benton and Loma.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Western and Central Chouteau County
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: