Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 7:45pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 845 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers and
isolated thunderstorms extending from 33 miles northwest of Miles
City to 38 miles south of Ashland, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph have been recently
reported along this line.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Gusty winds may arrive absent any
precipitation or thunder.
The shower will be near...
Miles City around 900 PM MDT.
Volborg around 915 PM MDT.
Broadus around 925 PM MDT.
Other locations impacted by this shower include Otter, Hathaway,
Angela, Rock Springs and Brandenberg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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 Rosebud; Custer; Powder River; Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov