Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/14/2026 10:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 11:41AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Blowing dust is reducing visibility across portions of the plains of North-central Montana. Blowing dust will continue to reduce visibility through the rest of this afternoon into early this evening. This afternoon expect widespread visibility as low as 6 miles with localized visibility reductions as low as 1 mile. If traveling across North-central Montana this afternoon use caution and be prepared for reduced visibility.
Area Description: 
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov