Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 17:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:13PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 613 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Harlowton, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Deadmans Basin Reservoir, Franklin and Shawmut.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT