Special Weather Statement 06/01/2025 17:16 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:16PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2025 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 615 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Henrys Lake, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Madison and southeastern Beaverhead Counties.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT