Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:10PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 510 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 14 miles northwest of Billings West End
to 6 miles southeast of Columbus, moving east at 30 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.
The strong thunderstorms will be near...
Laurel around 530 PM MDT.
Billings and Billings West End around 535 PM MDT.
Billings Heights around 540 PM MDT.
Lockwood around 545 PM MDT.
Shepherd around 550 PM MDT.
Huntley and Worden around 555 PM MDT.
Other locations impacted by these strong thunderstorms include
Comanche, Molt, Acton, Park City and Silesia.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Stillwater; Northern Carbon; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov