{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1da651b3c857c2c8ed29d3a04fc3e941718ab583.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 3:57PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-06","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1da651b3c857c2c8ed29d3a04fc3e941718ab583.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Great Falls MT"},"word_count":102,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 3:57PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Madison River Valley; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains\n**Issued by:** NWS Great Falls MT\n**Sent:** 2026-06-06T15:57:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-06T15:57:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-06T18:00:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nStrong and gusty south to southwest winds will occur across\nportions of Southwest Montana through the early evening hours.\nWind gusts of between 45 to 55 mph are expected over this\ntimeframe, with isolated higher gusts beneath decaying shower and\nthunderstorms.\n\nTravelers should be prepared for strong cross winds, especially on\nwest to east orientated roadways."}