Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 5:58PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 14, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires:
July 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles north of Winifred, or 35 miles southeast of Big Sandy, moving
northeast at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Blaine
and east central Chouteau Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MDT for
north central Montana.
Area Description:
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov