Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 6:55PM MDT until May 30 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 655 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 22 miles east of
Miles City, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Locate and Knowlton.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Custer, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov