Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:49PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 449 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Miles City, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Miles City and Strawberry Hill Recreation Area.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Custer
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov