Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/07/2026 12:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 1:28PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 128 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 25 miles east of Big Sandy, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Cleveland and Lloyd.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT