Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 15:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:22PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm south of Fort Smith moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Crow Indian Reservation.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT