Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 345 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles southeast of Ridgeway, or 44 miles southeast of Ekalaka, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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 East Central Carter County.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov