Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 16:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:18PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 518 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27 miles west of Biddle, or 32 miles southwest of Broadus, moving east at 20 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... Moorhead.
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