Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:20PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 520 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles south of Hobson, or 21 miles north of Harlowton, moving
northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
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...
Utica and Sapphire Village.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov