Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/14/2026 17:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 6:14PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 14, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires: 
July 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles southeast of White Sulphur Springs, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Martinsdale, Checkerboard, and Lennep.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MDT for central Montana.
Area Description: 
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov