Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/29/2026 13:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 2:56PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 256 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles northwest of Lima, or 30 miles southwest of Dillon, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include... 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