Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/07/2026 16:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 5:12PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles southwest of Zortman, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Fergus County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT