Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 15:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:38PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 438 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles northeast of Hysham, moving southeast 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... Vananda.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Northern Rosebud
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT