Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:12PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 12 miles northwest of Forsyth to 8 miles
east of Custer moving east at 35 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, Hysham, Rosebud, Vananda, Cartersville and Bighorn.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Treasure; Northern Rosebud
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov