Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 6:40PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles northeast of Crow Agency, or 22 miles northeast of Hardin,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Colstrip.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Northern Big Horn
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov