Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 01:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 2:55AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 1:55am
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
At 254 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Port Of Opheim, or near Opheim, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Opheim, Richland, Port Of Opheim, Peerless, Thoeny, Four Buttes, and Glentana.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm 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: 
Daniels; Northern Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Glasgow MT