Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 3:50PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 350 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms in Carter County, MT moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Ridgeway, Alzada, Albion, Belltower and Capitol.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov