Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 16:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:47PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 547 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles north of Shepherd, or 21 miles southeast of Roundup, moving northeast at 35 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... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Musselshell and Northeastern Yellowstone Counties.
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 localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Musselshell; Northeastern Yellowstone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT