Montana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/30/2026 17:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 6:37PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 637 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms in Powder River County, moving northeast 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... Broadus, Biddle, Olive and Belle Creek.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This 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: 
Powder River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov