Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:12PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles northwest of The Pines Rec Area, or 22 miles southwest of
Glasgow, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
The Bentonite Plant.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Fort Peck Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Central and Southern Valley; Garfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender: