Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Great Falls MT
AREA: Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
SENT: 2026-07-01T18:04:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles south of Grass Range to 10 miles
southwest of Flatwillow. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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.

These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Fergus County.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T18:30:00-06:00