Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 5:57PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm 13 miles
south of Ridgeway, or 40 miles south of Ekalaka, moving northeast at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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.
Strong winds may occur with little to no precipitation.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT