Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
103 WWUS85 KBYZ 062137 SPSBYZ Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Billings MT 337 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 MTZ037-062230- Carter MT- 337 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CARTER COUNTY THROUGH 430 PM MDT... At 336 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles north of Ridgeway to near West Short Pines. Movement was north at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ekalaka, Belltower, and Capitol. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Billings. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for southeastern Montana. && LAT...LON 4562 10474 4602 10470 4564 10404 4529 10404 TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 181DEG 14KT 4567 10452 4538 10399 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Chambers