Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/13/2026 13:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 2:31PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 231 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of White Sulphur Springs, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Stanford, Geyser, Neihart, Fort Logan On The Smith River, Newlan Creek Reservoir, Raynesford, Windham, and Monarch.
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 900 PM MDT for central and north central Montana.
Area Description: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov