Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 17:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:27PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 627 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles east of Sunburst, or 29 miles northeast of Shelby, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Whitlash.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for north central Montana.
Area Description: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT