Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 11:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:57PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 1257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of South Browning to 25 miles south of Heart Butte. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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. Locations impacted include... Heart Butte and Dupuyer.
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; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT