Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Great Falls MT
AREA: Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft
SENT: 2026-07-01T11:42:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 11:42AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

At 1141 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 16 miles south of Divide, or 21 miles north of Dillon,
moving northeast at 25 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…
Twin Bridges, Melrose, and Glen.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T12:30:00-06:00