Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/07/2026 10:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 11:48AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 7, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires: 
September 7, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 1148 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles south of Grass Range, or 27 miles northwest of Roundup, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Fergus County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov