Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 12:47AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 11:47pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 1247 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cut Bank to 7 miles east of Shelby.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shelby, Cut Bank, Sunburst, Kevin, Sweet Grass, Oilmont, Santa Rita,
Whitlash, and Ferdig.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov