Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 18:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 7:37PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 737 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southwest of Belt, or 26 miles south of Great Falls, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Belt, Geyser, Sluice Boxes State Park, Raynesford, and Armington.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov