Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:13PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 713 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles west of Cooke City, or 48 miles south of Livingston, moving
northwest at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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.
This strong thunderstorm will impact portions of the Custer Gallatin
National Forest and Paradise Valley.
Other locations impacted by this strong thunderstorm include Chico
Hot Springs and Pine Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Paradise Valley; Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov