Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Hysham, moving east at 25 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...
Forsyth and areas along I-94 near Forsyth.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Rosebud
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov