Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles west of Ridgeway to 6 miles north of
Colony. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ridgeway, Belltower, Capitol, and Albion.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: