Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 1:59PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 159 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles north of Harlowton, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Judith Gap and US-191 near Judith Gap.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov