Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:48PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles northwest of Roundup, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Musselshell County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Musselshell
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov