Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 8:10PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 810 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lodge Grass moving east at 5 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...
Lodge Grass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Big Horn; Southern Big Horn
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov