Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 18:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:31PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 731 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles north of Kiowa, or 45 miles west of Cut Bank. 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 Glacier 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: 
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov