Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/13/2026 17:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 6:51PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 651 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cascade, moving northeast at 45 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... Great Falls, Cascade, Black Eagle, Ulm, Malmstrom Afb, Eden, Sand Coulee, Stockett, Tracy, Vaughn, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, and Centerville.
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 Montana.
Area Description: 
Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov