Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:41PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 341 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Roundup, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Very heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Motorists on US-87 south of Roundup may see significant
ponding of water on the roadway.
Locations impacted include...
Klein.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Musselshell; Northeastern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov