Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:44AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 244 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Worden, or 19 miles northeast of Billings, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, nickel size hail and very heavy
rainfall.
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...
Worden, Ballantine, Shepherd and Pompeys Pillar.
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