Numerous thunderstorms moved across the Billings Forecast Area during the afternoon and evening hours of the 3rd. Large temperature-dewpoint spreads resulted in severe wind gusts with these thunderstorms.

Hail in PARK, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 12:43:00 to 03-AUG-18 12:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRISBIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 16:12:00 to 03-AUG-18 16:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: ACTON
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 16:23:00 to 03-AUG-18 16:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: YELLOWTAIL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Branches and small limbs were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 16:53:00 to 03-AUG-18 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: LODGE GRASS
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 16:54:00 to 03-AUG-18 16:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: FORSYTH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 18:00:00 to 03-AUG-18 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCK SPGS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 18:01:00 to 03-AUG-18 18:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAME DEER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 18:12:00 to 03-AUG-18 18:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROADUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs 2 inches in diameter were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 18:27:00 to 03-AUG-18 18:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: OTTER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 18:40:00 to 03-AUG-18 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: MILES CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 19:30:00 to 03-AUG-18 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 19:36:00 to 03-AUG-18 19:36:00 (MST-7)
Location: EKALAKA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FALLON, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 19:37:00 to 03-AUG-18 19:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: BAKER ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTER, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 19:53:00 to 03-AUG-18 19:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: MILL IRON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 03-AUG-18 17:53:00 to 03-AUG-18 17:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: MILES CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS