Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/29/2026 16:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22 miles west of Broadus moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Sonnette.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Powder River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov