Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 18:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 708 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles north of Harlowton, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Mainly rural areas of North Central Wheatland County.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding, especially in steep terrain. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Judith Gap
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov