Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 8:57PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 857 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northwest of Ridgeway, or 25 miles southwest of Ekalaka, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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 West Central Carter County.
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
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: