Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 20:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 9:39PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 938 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles northwest of Winifred, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Blaine and east central Chouteau Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov