Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 2:33PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of thunderstorms
extending from 12 miles west of Fort Smith to 13 miles south of
Sheridan, or extending from 37 miles southeast of Billings to 13
miles south of Sheridan, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Line of storms over the Bighorn mountains are expected to
rapidly intensify as they mover northeast into the
foothills. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail are
expected to accompany these intensifying storms as they move
toward I-90, and along the Bighorn River from St. Xavier to
Fort Smith.
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...
Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton, Lodge Grass, Fort Smith, Big Horn,
Clearmont, Wyola, Parkman, Burgess Junction, Rosebud Battlefield
Park, St. Xavier, Tongue River Reservoir, Banner, Bighorn Lake and
Crow Indian Reservation.
Portions of I-90 from Crow Agency southward through Sheridan County.
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:
Northern Big Horn; Southern Big Horn; Southeastern Carbon; Bighorn Canyon; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains; Sheridan Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov