Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:12PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 512 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southeast of Bridger moving northeast at 40 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 Southeastern Carbon and Western Big Horn
Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Southeastern Carbon; Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov