Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:04PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 404 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Duck Creek Rec Area, or 22 miles south of Glasgow, moving northeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Peck, The Pines Rec Area, Fort Peck Marina, Hell Creek Rec Area,
Frazer, Duck Creek Rec Area, Rock Creek Rec Area, Haxby, and Park
Grove.
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.
If on or near Fort Peck Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Central and Southern Valley; Garfield; McCone
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender: