Billings, MT – Residents in Billings are preparing for a severe weather event this afternoon as a dynamic system brings strong thunderstorms to the region. Wind gusts up to 65 mph and localized heavy rain are expected from 1 p.m. through 9 p.m. tonight, with a heightened risk for hail. Storms will develop across southern Montana, moving northward.
According to the National Weather Service in Billings, the highest threat will come from wind and scattered severe thunderstorms. Hail may also accompany the storms, potentially damaging property. Residents should stay indoors, secure loose objects outside, and monitor weather updates throughout the day.
As the storms develop this afternoon, they could interfere with tonight’s harvest moon and partial lunar eclipse, expected to begin at 8:41 p.m. However, cloudy skies and lingering thunderstorms may block views of the celestial event. Weather conditions are forecast to improve by Wednesday, with calmer skies and cooler temperatures expected across Montana.
