Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 8:42PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 842 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27
miles south of Fort Smith over the Bighorn Mountains, or 39 miles
west of Sheridan, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail, along with very
heavy rain.
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...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Big Horn and Northwestern
Sheridan Counties.
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
localized flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
People camping should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this
storm passes.
Area Description:
Southern Big Horn; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains; Sheridan Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: