Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 4:48PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles northwest of Harlowton, moving east at 20 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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Wheatland County.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Judith Gap
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov