Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 15:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms have developed over the higher terrain of Southwest, Central, and North Central Montana; with the primary hazards from these storms being gusty winds and localized heavy rainfall. Wind gusts beneath the strongest thunderstorms will mainly range from 35 to 45 mph, most notably across Southwest Montana. Heavy rainfall with hourly rates of between 0.25" to 0.75" are also possible with the stronger storms, which may lead to localized rises on creeks and streams.
Area Description: 
East Glacier Park Region; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Northwest Beaverhead County; 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