{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.657cd77574c28e811c012f947b61b16a37668d42.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:50PM MDT by NWS Billings MT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-03","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.657cd77574c28e811c012f947b61b16a37668d42.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Billings MT"},"word_count":132,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:50PM MDT by NWS Billings MT\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Big Horn\n**Issued by:** NWS Billings MT\n**Sent:** 2026-07-03T16:50:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-03T16:50:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-03T17:45:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11\nmiles west of Hardin, moving northeast at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous\ntravel.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nHardin.\n\n## Instructions\nMonitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening\nweather conditions.\n\nHeavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}