Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 3:00PM MDT until August 30 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 300 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 18 miles east of
Ridgeway, or 34 miles southeast of Ekalaka, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Capitol.
Instruction:
This storm is capable of producing all types of severe weather
including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds, and
tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter such as an interior room, a
bathroom, closet or basement.
Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the
National Weather Service office in Billings MT.
Area Description:
Carter, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov