Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:29PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles west of Harlowton, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Wheatland County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Judith Gap; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov