Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 5:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Monida, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Madison and southeastern Beaverhead Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lima Reservior, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov