Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:52PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 152 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Lightning Flat, or 29 miles southeast of Broadus,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Belle Creek, Hammond, and Ridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Powder River; Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov