Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 17:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:21PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 621 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 22 miles west of Alzada, or 38 miles southeast of Broadus, moving north at 25 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... Hammond.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT