Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 17:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:29PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 629 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Worden, or 26 miles southeast of Roundup, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Musselshell and Northeastern Yellowstone Counties.
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: 
Musselshell; Northeastern Yellowstone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov