Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 914 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northeast of Devils Creek Rec Area, or 39 miles southwest of
Glasgow, moving northeast at 40 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...
Fort Peck, The Pines Rec Area, Fort Peck Marina, Hell Creek Rec Area,
Nelson Creek Rec Area, Duck Creek Rec Area, Rock Creek Rec Area,
Haxby, and Park Grove.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Garfield; McCone
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender: