Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:56PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 356 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Livingston, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Big Timber, Springdale and Mc Leod.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Northern Park; Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills; Crazy Mountains; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov