Special Weather Statement 04/27/2025 18:17 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 7:17PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 27, 2025 - 6:17pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 717 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crow Agency, or 12 miles south of Hardin, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Hardin, Crow Agency and Crow Indian Reservation.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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.
Area Description: 
Northern Big Horn; Southern Big Horn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT