Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/07/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 6:43PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 7, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
June 7, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles north of Ranchester, or 27 miles north of Sheridan, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain, 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... Birney, Kirby, Tongue River Reservoir, Rosebud Battlefield Park and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
Instruction: 
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov