Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/14/2026 19:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 8:38PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 14, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires: 
July 14, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 837 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Grass Range, or 20 miles southwest of Winnett, moving east at 30 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... Grass Range.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MDT for central Montana.
Area Description: 
Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov