Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:45AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 1:45am
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 245 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Heart Butte to 6 miles
south of Valier. Movement was north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Cut Bank, Browning, Valier, South Browning, North Browning, Heart
Butte, and Dupuyer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov