Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/07/2026 13:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:33PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 230 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles north of Chester, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Liberty County.
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: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT