Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:41PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 541 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Melstone moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hysham and Vananda.
This does NOT include the city of Billings.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Northeastern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov