Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:43PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 743 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 16 miles west of Volborg to 23 miles
south of Ashland, or extending from 32 miles east of Colstrip to 36
miles west of Broadus, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. The strongest
thunderstorm is located east of Ashland as of 742 PM MDT.
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...
Sonnette, Otter and Olive.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Powder River; Southern Rosebud
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: