Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 15:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 4:18PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 418 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 36 miles south of Ashland, or 43 miles southwest of Broadus, moving northeast at 30 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... Moorhead and Otter.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Powder River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT