Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 3:57PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 354 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles south of Bozeman, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Dangerous lightning and heavy rain.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central
Gallatin County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds and those recreating outside should consider
seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description:
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: