Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 15:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Big Sandy. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Big Sandy, Sangrey, St. Pierre, Boneau, Box Elder, Agency, Parker School, Azure, and Rocky Boy.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Hill County; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov