{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.899c57a69d2f1a5d4d39f788a60cde84f9c49bfe.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:52PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-26","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.899c57a69d2f1a5d4d39f788a60cde84f9c49bfe.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":145,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:52PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Little Belt and Highwood Mountains\n**Issued by:** NWS Great Falls MT\n**Sent:** 2026-06-26T16:52:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-26T16:52:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-26T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong\nthunderstorms 20 miles northeast of White Sulphur Springs, moving\nnortheast at 40 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nNeihart.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight MDT for\ncentral Montana."}