Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 6:43PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Livingston, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include... Livingston.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Northern Park; Paradise Valley; Livingston Area; Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov