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