Special Weather Statement 06/01/2025 13:50 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 2:50PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2025 - 1:50pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will affect Southwest MT through the rest of the afternoon and into the evening hours. Expect a brief period of rain, lightning and gusty winds as the storms move through. There is the potential that a few isolated storms could be on the strong side, with strong wind gusts and hail. The most favored area is for locations south of I-90 from Butte to Bozeman, but a few storms could develop as far north as the Helena and White Sulphur Springs area. Those with outdoor plans this afternoon should keep an eye to the sky, and if you see lightning or hear thunder, go inside until the storm passes.
Area Description: 
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Gallatin Valley; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT