Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 8:27PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 827 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms
extending from 19 miles east of Ekalaka to 10 miles southeast of
Ridgeway, or extending from 19 miles east of Ekalaka to 38 miles
south of Ekalaka, moving east at 35 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...
Ridgeway, Belltower, Capitol, Albion and Mill Iron.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov