Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/13/2026 13:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 2:33PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cascade, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Great Falls, Cascade, Black Eagle, Tower Rock State Park, Ulm, Malmstrom Afb, Vaughn, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, and Sun River.
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, north central and west central Montana.
Area Description: 
Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov