Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 10:40AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1040 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 19 miles northwest of Harlowton to 17
miles northeast of Clyde Park, moving east at 25 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...
Harlowton, Deadmans Basin Reservoir, Judith Gap, Twodot, Melville
and Shawmut.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov