Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/13/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 6:43PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 13, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
July 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 641 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Dillon to 14 miles west of Lima. Movement was east 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. Locations impacted include... Dillon, Virginia City, Lima, Alder, Monida, Dell, Beaverhead Rock State Park, Clark Canyon, and Snowline.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
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