Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 745 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 42
miles northwest of Ekalaka, or 36 miles west of Baker, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Plevna and Knowlton.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Custer; Fallon
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov