Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 17:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 6:40PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 640 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 10 miles northeast of Biddle, or 23 miles southeast of Broadus, moving northeast at 35 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... Biddle, Hammond, Boyes, Ridge and Belle Creek.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Powder River; Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT