Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Belt to near Geyser to 25
miles southwest of Hobson. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Stanford, Geraldine, Denton, Hobson, Moore, Geyser, Windham,
Moccasin, Ackley Lake State Park, Sapphire Village, Utica, Garneill,
Danvers, Coffee Creek, Square Butte, Buffalo, and Benchland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: