Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 17:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:59PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles northeast of Grass Range, or 15 miles west of Winnett, moving northeast at 40 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... Grass Range.
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: 
Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov