Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:47PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Lewistown, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, 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...
Giltedge and Heath.
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:
Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: