Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 13:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 200 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Red Lodge, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Red Lodge, Bearcreek, Belfry, Washoe and Fox.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Red Lodge Foothills; Southeastern Carbon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT