Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/14/2026 17:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 6:58PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 14, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires: 
July 14, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Fort Benton, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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... Iliad.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 north central Montana.
Area Description: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov