Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 6:37PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 633 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles south of Alder, or 22 miles southeast of Dillon, moving north
across the Gravelly and Snowcrest Ranges at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail along with
frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sheridan, Virginia City, Twin Bridges, Alder, and Laurin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
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