Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 11:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 12:25PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 1225 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Melstone, or 21 miles east of Roundup, moving east at 20 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... Melstone and Musselshell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building until the storm passes.
Area Description: 
Musselshell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT