Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:11PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 311 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of thunderstorms
near Livingston, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. A gust to 48 mph was recorded at the
Livingston airport with this activity.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Livingston, Big Timber, Clyde Park, Springdale, Mc Leod, Pine
Creek, Wilsall, Emigrant, Melville and Greycliff.
Instruction:
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Northern Park; Paradise Valley; Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills; Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains; Crazy Mountains; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov