Q2 Billings Area Weather: Severe Storms and High Fire Risk Today Record Heat Possible Next Week Q2 Weather and last updated 2021-06-10 05:32:56-04 BILLINGS â Good morning. A strong surface low along with a cold front will lift up from the southwest and sweep though the area today bringing a chance of severe weather this afternoon into the evening. Looking for isolated thunderstorms in Billings with gusts up to 50 mph, but areas east of a line from Harlowton to Lame Deer to Gillette could see wind gusts in excess of 50 mph and hail up to 1" in diameter. Areas east of a line from Glasgow to Ekalaka to Sundance will have the best chance to see the more severe storms including wind gusts up to 80 mph, golf ball sized hall, and some tornado activity.