Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/14/2026 16:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires: 
July 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 459 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Stanford, moving northeast at 20 mph. 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Stanford, Windham, and Benchland.
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: 
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov