Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/29/2026 14:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 3:26PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 326 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Parker School, or 22 miles south of Havre. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Lloyd.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov