Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 4:37PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 437 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 10 miles north of Shepherd to 8 miles
northwest of Laurel, or extending from 21 miles north of Billings to
17 miles west of Billings, moving east at 5 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...
Billings, Laurel, Billings Heights, Billings West End, Lockwood,
Shepherd and Acton.
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 these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Stillwater; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov