Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 7:20PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 720 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 9 miles east of Harlowton to 23 miles
north of Columbus, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Ryegate, Deadmans Basin Reservoir, Broadview, Lavina, Judith Gap,
Franklin, Shawmut, Hailstone Wildlife Refuge, Rapelje, Halfbreed
Lake Wildlife and Comanche.
This does NOT include the city of Billings.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Strong winds may occur with little to no precipitation.
Area Description:
Musselshell; Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Southern Wheatland; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov