Montana Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 17:58

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 6:58PM MDT until July 16 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 658 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles north of Ryegate, or 27 miles east of Harlowton, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Ryegate and Franklin.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Golden Valley, MT
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT