Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 18:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:40PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 6:40pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 740 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 24 miles northeast of Miles City to 16 miles west of Volborg, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail, along with areas of heavy rain. 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... Miles City, Volborg, Ismay, Twelve Mile Dam, Strawberry Hill Recreation Area, Mizpah, Locate, Matthews Recreation Area, Garland, Knowlton and Moon Creek Ranch. These storms will impact travel on Interstate 94 and Highway 12, so drive with caution.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Custer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT