Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 1:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 121 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a several showers and
thunderstorms developing across northwest Beaverhead county. In
addition to lightning and small hail, these storms are developing
near an upper level low pressure system with a favorable
environment to create cold air funnel clouds.
Locations impacted include...
Dillon, Sheridan, Virginia City, Whitehall, Twin Bridges, Alder,
Jackson, Pony, Wisdom, Silver Star, Grant, Melrose, Wise River,
Dewey, Bannack, Laurin, Waterloo, Glen, Beaverhead Rock State Park,
and Polaris.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
These storms 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:
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Missouri Headwaters; Northwest Beaverhead County; 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: