Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Billings MT
AREA: Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Southern Wheatland
SENT: 2026-07-01T18:13:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:13PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

At 613 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Harlowton, 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…
Deadmans Basin Reservoir, Franklin and Shawmut.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T19:00:00-06:00