Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:20PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 520 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles northeast of Roundup, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Melstone and Musselshell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Musselshell
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov