Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 16:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 5:24PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Highwood, or 22 miles south of Fort Benton, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Benton, Highwood, Shonkin, and Loma.
Instruction: 
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: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov