Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 34
miles southeast of Miles City, moving northwest at 15 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...
Mizpah.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Custer
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov