Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 6:18PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms with strong
gusty winds along a line extending from 19 miles north of Monida to
19 miles north of Kilgore. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Madison and southeastern Beaverhead Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Madison River Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: