Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:52PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 20 miles northeast of White Sulphur Springs, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Neihart.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight MDT for
central Montana.
Area Description:
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: