Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/07/2026 13:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:36PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 7, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires: 
September 7, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 235 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Winifred to 14 miles north of Lewistown. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported pea size hail falling near Hilger. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Roy, Fergus, Suffolk, Hilger, and Christina.
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