Montana, Wyoming Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/19/2026 16:28

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 5:28PM MDT until July 19 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
SVRBYZ The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Big Horn County in south central Montana... Central Sheridan County in north central Wyoming... * Until 630 PM MDT. * At 528 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ranchester, or 12 miles northwest of Sheridan, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. A trained spotter reported damage to large trees northeast of Ranchester. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Sheridan, Ranchester and Parkman.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm has produced damaging winds and is capable of producing large hail. Wind damage with this storm will may before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Big Horn, MT; Sheridan, WY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT