Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 14:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 313 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Columbus, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbus and Molt.
Instruction: 
This storm 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.
Area Description: 
Northern Stillwater
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov