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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Billings MT
356 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

MTZ040-065-066-068-141-172-232245-
Crazy Mountains MT-Melville Foothills MT-Livingston Area MT-
Beartooth Foothills MT-Northern Park MT-Northern Sweet Grass MT-
356 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SWEET GRASS AND
CENTRAL PARK COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM MDT...

At 356 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Livingston, moving northeast at 25 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...
  Big Timber, Springdale and Mc Leod.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 4578 11056 4579 11056 4608 10994 4568 10981
      4565 11025 4565 11027 4564 11029 4563 11049
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 245DEG 22KT 4574 11036

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Chambers