Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 21:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 10:04PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 9:04pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1003 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 20 miles south of Belt to 25 miles southwest of Geyser. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Geyser, Neihart, Raynesford, and Monarch.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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