Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 21:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1030 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28 miles north of Beaver Creek, or 30 miles northwest of Havre, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 Hill County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hill County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT