Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 12:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles south of Geyser, or 20 miles southwest of Stanford, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Judith Basin and southeastern Cascade Counties.
Instruction: 
This storm 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: 
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT