Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 12:29PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 4, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
June 4, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1226 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 17 miles northwest of Hays, or 24
miles northwest of Zortman, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Blaine
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm is moving slowly, which may result in some brief ponding
of water on roads and fields.
Area Description:
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov