Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 11:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 12:05PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 1204 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hobson, or 22 miles southeast of Stanford, moving northeast 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... Hobson, Moore, and Ackley Lake State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT