Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 17:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles south of Grass Range to 10 miles southwest of Flatwillow. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Fergus County.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT