Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 16:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:44PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 543 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Geraldine, or 18 miles north of Stanford, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Square Butte.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT