Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 253 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Broadus, 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... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Powder River County.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential 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