Montana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 17:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 35 miles north of Livingston, and is mostly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Mainly rural areas of Northern Park County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Northern Park
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov