{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.3b58b134ab400e63fd1da52ca7fe8245a41ceccc.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:38PM MDT by NWS Billings MT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.3b58b134ab400e63fd1da52ca7fe8245a41ceccc.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Billings MT"},"word_count":126,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:38PM MDT by NWS Billings MT\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northeast Bighorn Mountains; Sheridan Foothills\n**Issued by:** NWS Billings MT\n**Sent:** 2026-09-18T16:38:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-18T16:38:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-18T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 438 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14\nmiles southeast of Sheridan, moving northeast at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Trained Weather Spotter reported dime sized hail.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBanner.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nHeavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}