Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:11AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:11am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 211 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Billings Heights, or 6 miles northeast of Billings, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, pea size hail, and heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. Billings airport reported a gust of 53 mph
as this storm moved through.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Billings, Shepherd, Huntley, Lockwood, Billings Heights and Worden.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov