Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 17:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:55PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 653 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking two strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 17 miles northwest of North Browning to 8 miles southeast of South Browning. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Cut Bank, Browning, South Browning, North Browning, and Santa Rita.
Instruction: 
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: 
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT