Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:54AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 1:54am
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 254 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Heart Butte to near Valier to 9
miles northeast of Conrad. Movement was north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, Valier, Sunburst, Kevin, Heart Butte,
Dupuyer, Ethridge, Oilmont, Ledger, Santa Rita, Ferdig, and Dunkirk.
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 Toole and Liberty; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov