Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 22:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 11:18PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 10:18pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
At 1116 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Choteau, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Very heavy rainfall is expected with this thunderstorm. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Rainfall amounts of 0.50 to 1 inch are possible in less than an hour with this thunderstorm. Locations impacted include... Rural areas around Brady and Collins.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT