Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 8:52PM MDT until July 16 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 852 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles northwest
of Laurel, or 22 miles west of Billings, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Molt, Comanche, Halfbreed Lake Wildlife and Acton.
This does NOT include Billings.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing
widespread 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; Yellowstone, MT
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: