Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:19PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Manhattan to near Bozeman
to 18 miles north of Crescent Lake. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bozeman, Belgrade, Manhattan, Logan, Maudlow, Four Corners,
Amsterdam, Bozeman Hot Springs, Church Hill, Gallatin Gateway,
Menard, and Madison Buffalo Jump State Park.
Instruction:
Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Missouri Headwaters; Gallatin Valley; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: