Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 17:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:21PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 621 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from or extending from 20 miles north of Roundup to 16 miles west of Hardin, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Hardin, Custer, Melstone, Musselshell, Pompeys Pillar and Bighorn.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Musselshell; Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Northern Big Horn; Northeastern Yellowstone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT