Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 16:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:27PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Stanford, moving northwest at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Judith Basin County.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm 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: 
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov