Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 5:50PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 550 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Parker School to 20 miles south of Big
Sandy. Movement was northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Big Sandy, Azure, Parker School, Beaver Creek, Agency, Sangrey, St.
Pierre, Boneau, Box Elder, Rocky Boy, Virgelle, and Laredo.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hill County; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov