Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 21:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 10:19PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 9:19pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1018 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles east of Jackson, or 25 miles northwest of Dillon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Polaris, Melrose, and Glen.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT