Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:31PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 529 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong storm outflow along
a line extending from near Hinsdale to near Rock Creek Rec Area.
Movement was west at 15 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. Sudden large waves on Fort Peck lake are
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Glasgow, Malta, Fort Peck, Saco, The Pines Rec Area, Tampico,
Hinsdale, Duck Creek Rec Area, Fort Peck Marina, Hell Creek Rec Area,
Nelson Creek Rec Area, Rock Creek Rec Area, Vandalia, Sleeping
Buffalo, Park Grove, The Bentonite Plant, Weldon, Haxby, Content, and
Bowdoin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Fort Peck Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Garfield; McCone; Northern Phillips; Northern Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov