Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 7:21PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 720 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Dillon
to 13 miles southeast of Jackson. Movement was northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wisdom, Jackson, and Polaris.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov