Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/06/2026 19:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 8:27PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 6, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires: 
June 6, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 827 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Ekalaka, moving northeast at 30 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... Ekalaka, Medicine Rocks State Park and Mill Iron.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov