Special Weather Statement Montana | Effective 04/02/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 2:59PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a shower 10 miles southeast of Bridger, or 25 miles east of Red Lodge, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...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... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Carbon and West Central Big Horn Counties. This includes portions of US-310
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Southeastern Carbon; Northern Carbon; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov