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

MTZ235-240030-
Southwestern Yellowstone MT-
554 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY
UNTIL 630 PM MDT...

At 554 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Laurel, or 9 miles southwest of Billings, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. Small hail and gusts to 50 mph were
         reported in Laurel with this storm.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

The strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Billings West End around 600 PM MDT.
  Billings around 605 PM MDT.
  Lockwood and Billings Heights around 610 PM MDT.

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.

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LAT...LON 4560 10876 4562 10878 4564 10878 4564 10880
      4571 10887 4597 10844 4566 10821
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 242DEG 34KT 4570 10868

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Chambers