Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 16:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 530 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26 miles northwest of Joplin. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 north central Liberty County.
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. 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: 
Eastern Toole and Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov