Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 22:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 11:03PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 10:03pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 1100 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles northwest of Winifred, moving 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. 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