Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 16:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 5:14PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Three Forks, or 28 miles southeast of Boulder, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Willow Creek.
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.
Area Description: 
Missouri Headwaters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT