Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 3:21PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 321 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles north of Alzada, or 50 miles south of Ekalaka,
moving northeast at 60 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...
Ridgeway, Alzada, Albion and Capitol.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov