Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:28PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 528 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Ennis, or 13 miles east of Virginia City, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia City, Ennis, Alder, Norris, Big Sky, Mcallister, Jeffers,
Laurin, and Cameron.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Gallatin Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; 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