Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 20:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 9:41PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 941 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms extending from 9 miles southeast of Volborg to 10 miles west of Biddle,moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. Occasional gusts up to 50 mph have been reported along this line. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Gusty winds may arrive without precipitation or thunder. The shower will be near... Broadus around 950 PM MDT. Biddle around 955 PM MDT. Other locations impacted by this shower include Olive, Powderville and Belle Creek.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This activity 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: 
Powder River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov