Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:37PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Ballantine to 20 miles south of
Huntley, or extending from 26 miles northwest of Hardin to 21 miles
southeast of Billings, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Hardin, Crow Agency, Ballantine, Worden, St. Xavier, Pompeys Pillar
and Crow Indian Reservation.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northern Big Horn; Southern Big Horn; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov