Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 8:37PM MDT until July 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:37pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 837 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 20 miles south of
Ryegate, or 26 miles north of Columbus, moving east at 30 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...
Hailstone Wildlife Refuge, Rapelje and Halfbreed Lake Wildlife.
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:
Stillwater, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: