Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 12:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 1:54PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 154 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lima, or 37 miles south of Dillon, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch 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... Lima and Dell.
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.
Area Description: 
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov