Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 18:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Roy, or 26 miles northeast of Lewistown, moving east northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, 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... Valentine.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT