Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Powder River County, MT
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NWS Billings has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Powder River County in southeastern Montana until 2:15 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Powder River County, Montana
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings MT
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Billings MT. The alert is effective from August 30 at 1:42 PM MDT until August 30 at 2:15 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
Central Powder River County in southeastern Montana. Locations impacted include Broadus, Biddle, Olive, Sonnette and Moorhead.
What You Should Do
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Wind damage with this storm may occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 1:42 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Broadus, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and small hail. A 65 mph wind gust was reported at 1:30 PM MDT.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:42 PM MDT to 2:15 PM MDT on August 30, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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