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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Billings MT
541 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

MTZ036-090015-
Powder River MT-
541 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN POWDER RIVER COUNTY
UNTIL 615 PM MDT...

At 541 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles east of Ashland, or 29 miles west of Broadus, moving southeast
at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
  Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Powder River County.

This storm will impact US-212 near Epsie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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LAT...LON 4561 10604 4567 10597 4558 10560 4537 10591
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 307DEG 15KT 4560 10597

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Chambers