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 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 228 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking several thunderstorm
moving north across the border from Idaho into southern Beaverhead,
southern Madison and Southern Gallatin counties. These storms
are moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph with isolated higher gusts and
occasional lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
West Yellowstone, Virginia City, Ennis, Norris, Big Sky, Lakeview,
Mcallister, Yellowstone Village, Jeffers, Targhee Pass, Cameron, and
Raynolds Pass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
south central and southwestern Montana.
Area Description:
Madison River Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov