Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 19:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 8:13PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 812 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Geyser, or 24 miles northwest of Stanford, moving northeast at 35 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... Geraldine, Geyser, Shonkin, Raynesford, and Square Butte.
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: 
Western and Central Chouteau County; 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