Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 1:03PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 103 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 10 miles north of Forsyth to 40 miles
south of Ashland, or extending from 10 miles north of Forsyth to 38
miles northeast of Sheridan, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Colstrip, Forsyth, Ashland, Lame Deer, Rosebud, Birney,
Brandenberg, Birney Village, Garland, Moon Creek Ranch, Hathaway,
Sonnette, Otter, Cartersville, Moorhead and Northern Cheyenne
Indian Reservation.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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 Rosebud; Custer; Powder River; Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov