Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:41PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hays, or near Zortman, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Zortman and Phillips.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Phillips; Southwest Phillips
Forcast Office:
NWS Glasgow MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov