Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 345 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of thunderstorms 7
miles northwest of Laurel, or 17 miles west of Billings, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
The thunderstorms will be near...
Laurel around 350 PM MDT.
Billings and Billings West End around 415 PM MDT.
Billings Heights and Lockwood around 425 PM MDT.
Other locations impacted by these thunderstorms include Acton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Lightning
may occur well ahead of the gusty winds or precipitation.
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; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov