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

MTZ031-036-058-090145-
Northern Rosebud MT-Powder River MT-Southern Rosebud MT-
653 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN POWDER RIVER AND
CENTRAL ROSEBUD COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM MDT...

At 653 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Colstrip, moving east at 35 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...
  Colstrip, Ashland, Brandenberg and Northern Cheyenne Indian
  Reservation.

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 4573 10682 4593 10671 4588 10619 4579 10619
      4579 10603 4548 10622
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 285DEG 28KT 4581 10659

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

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Matos