Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 2:46PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Red Lodge, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Red Lodge, Bridger, Fromberg, Bearcreek, Fox, Washoe, Luther,
Roberts, Roscoe, Belfry and Alpine.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Red Lodge Foothills; Beartooth Foothills; Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains; Southeastern Carbon; Northern Carbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov