Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 1:29PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 129 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Red Lodge, 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...
Red Lodge, Bearcreek, Belfry, Washoe and Fox.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Red Lodge Foothills; Southeastern Carbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov