Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/02/2026 18:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:55PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 755 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 34 miles northwest of Ekalaka, or 27 miles west of Baker, 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... Westmore.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Custer; Fallon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov