Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 22:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 11:11PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 10:11pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
At 1111 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Alzada, or 47 miles southeast of Broadus, moving northeast at 30 mph. Other strong thunderstorms south of Alzada in Wyoming will track across southern Carter County as well. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Brief heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ridgeway, Alzada, Albion and Capitol.
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.
Area Description: 
Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov