Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 441 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 19 miles northeast of Lima to 13 miles south of
Virginia City. Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia City, Ennis, Jeffers, Cameron, and Mcallister.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Madison River Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: